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Adults should monitor summertime parties

By Staff Writer

When school is out and summer begins, many parents know that it can be a fun time for their children to party. However, it is the responsibility of adults to ensure that their children are enjoying the season safely. In order to help them do so, Ferndale's Patch website offers some tips.

For instance, the news provider suggests that adults provide plenty of entertainment for youths during a summertime party. This can involve games, music or a volleyball net. Giving teens fun activities may prevent them from turning to other things, likes alcohol or drugs.

Adults should also discuss their rules and expectations with their children before the party. This can ensure that everyone is on the same page and prevent an argument during these festivities.

The media outlet also recommends that parents watch our for signs of alcohol or drug use. Adults should be able to recognize the side effects of various drugs and be aware of any behavior that seems unusual.

Parents who do not feel that they can properly manage their children may want to enroll them in schools for troubled youths. According to Help Starts Here, these programs can help teens with behavioral, mental and substance abuse problems. 

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