The two most frightening times of the school year for principals and staff are prom and graduation.
In an effort to provide a tragedy-free prom and graduation season, schools, parents and communities across the country are joining forces to provide alcohol- and drug-free "All Night Parties" for their students as a safe alternative to the usual drinking and driving from party to party that takes place. SADD put together the following advice for pulling a safe 'All Nighter'.(SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions) And don't we all just want to have a fun positive prom?
Many students feel that after prom and graduation their celebrations must include alcohol, that drinking is a rite of passage. Some parents even condone these celebrations, rationalizing that since young people are "going to drink anyway," why not provide them a place, take their keys and let them party?
Young people attend parties throughout the year, but peer pressure is highest on these two occasions, when energy and excitement run high and students feel invincible.
The "All Nighter" is a chance to give our young people a wonderful memory, keep them alive, build a tradition and provide them a stress-free alternative. They don't have to make a decision to drink or not to drink: there is no choice -- and no chance to lose face. And everyone has a party to attend and celebrate together. No one is left out.
In the case of a senior prom or graduation celebration, it will be the last time seniors will be together as a class. Parents will know where their students are, what they are doing and that they are safe while having the time of their lives.
And parents can actually go to bed and get a good night's sleep. If your school and community already hosts an all night prom or graduation party, congratulations!
If not, it's never too late to start. Now is the time to start planning!
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a prom all-nighter, what a great idea!
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