Parties can be life-enhancing, joyous, and a wonderful chance to meet new people, but when it's for a teenager it can have a touch of the wild west about it. For parents who understand the risks it can feel easier to say no, but if we think through all of the issues - and discuss them with our teens - there's far less chance things will go horribly wrong.Our website has a free checklist of things to cover when planning your party. RESOURCES USED:https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/behaviour/peers-friends-trends/teen-partieshttps://www.whosthemummy.co.uk/teenage-house-parties-survival-tips-for-parents/Wellington College UK document 'Alcohol and Parties.'