The Nexus Gulf

In all the chaos of getting a party set up, things ordered and helping your future graduate to continue down the graduation road by supporting them. Teen years can be as confusing for the one going through it as it is for us parents. The phrase “Back when we were in school…”comes up frequently when we talk to our children and sometimes it isn’t what they need to hear. After all to them what we did is ancient history to them, teens live in the moment most of the time with little regard for learning from our mistakes or applying our past triumphs.

Children have to learn on their own no matter what we do to guide them. They also learn by example so if you are the type to exercise moderation in your lifestyle, chances are they will to or at least have the common sense to think about consequences . If your child has decided not to have their own party and is attending one of a friend’s or several you can be sure that alcohol will be involved at least a couple of the stops.

It is no different in that respect than we were, there were always the kids with the booze, furnished by an older sibling or friend at most parties, but this one is special it is the end of an era and the beginning of a new life for your child. They are going to whoop it up big time. The best approach would be to advise him or her that no matter where he or she are or what time it is if they are drinking to call you for a ride home – you in turn need to promise no berating or punishment if they will call you. It can make the difference in the rest of their lives.

Now the big day has arrived and your child is coming down the hall with his classmates all dressed in their caps and gowns looking so sharp and ready to take on the world. You applaud with the other parents as one by one these seniors receive their diplomas and look forward to the rest of their lives. Then it is back to the house, hall or wherever you are having the party for the celebration you could even bring your team uniform. If your child is not having a party, but going to one offer them the option above, it just may save their life or someone else’s.