Prom Tips for Parents

- Make sure your child has a plan for the evening and that you know it.

- Work with the school to have food served during the prom.

- Know all of the "hot spot" destinations.

- Take stock of the alcohol in your house.

- Know who is driving- If it's a limo, check their policy on allowing alcohol in the vehicle

- Discuss the school's prom rules with your child and the consequences for violating them.

- Encourage seatbelt use.

- Do not rent hotel rooms for prom-goers.

- Communicate with other parents and school officials.

- Stay up for prom-goer's return home.