There comes a time in every teenager’s life to explore nightlife. Do you remember when you started to party? If now it is your children who make night plans with their friends, it is your responsibility as a parent to accompany them in this new experience safely. These are some tips to keep in mind before the first nights out for teenagers.
Laying the foundations of good parent-child communication is key so that this new situation does not lead to conflicts. Where are you going, with whom, until what time… all these topics can be discussed calmly.
A relationship of mutual trust based on honesty and dialogue will make it easy for you to reach agreements. In this way, your son will be able to tell you how he had the night before or come to you if he has a problem, without lying.
At this point you have the advantage of experience over your son to warn him that all that glitters is not gold at night. You can talk about the addictive capacity of alcohol and tobacco and fun alternatives.
When negotiating with your children, it is also important to know how to say no to some of their requirements. You can negotiate a specific arrival time or send a message, and review these agreements as your child grows and demonstrates responsibility and autonomy.
Knowing your child’s friends and their families can give you peace of mind and facilitate logistical issues such as establishing pick-up times, for example.
