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SAFE HOMES is a pledge-based initiative developed
in many
communities across the nation where parents
team with schools, law
enforcement and young people
to create a healthy atmosphere in
which the use of
alcohol and other drugs is no longer the "norm."
SAFE HOMES provides resources to parents to
help send a clear
message that there will be no use
of alcohol by those under age 21
in SAFE HOMES
and parties and other events are supervised
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What are the Benefits?
- When adults join together and take a united stand against alcohol and other drugs, they become more effective than when they act separately.
- Parents benefit from the support of other parents by helping each other resist pressure from others who do not set limits on their children's behavior.
- Parents are reassured when their children attend parties at a SAFE HOMES location.
SAFE HOMES members have access to a SAFE HOMES Directory
listing families who support this program. You can
check to see if your child’s friend’s parents have
taken the SAFE HOMES Pledge.
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What are Family Guidelines?
Inform your children that you have taken the
SAFE HOMES Pledge and discuss it with them. Know
where your children are. Assure them that they can telephone
you to be picked up whenever they find themselves in a
situation that is uncomfortable or threatening. Get to know
your children's friends and their parents. Be awake or
awakened when young people come home at night.
When your child is invited to an activity, call the person and
verify the location and occasion. Check on adult supervision and be sure there will be no drugs or alcohol available. If the activity seems inappropriate for your child's age group, express your concerns. Keep your child home and seek alternative activities. Let your friends and neighbors know when you're planning to be away.
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What is Your Liability
In North Carolina it is illegal to purchase alcohol for or provide alcohol to a minor even if the minor is your own child. It is punishable by maximum criminal penalty of 120 days in jail, a substantial fine, mandated community service and you could lose your drivers license. Further, you can be sued if you give alcohol to anyone under age 21and if they hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
Things You Can Do as a Parent
Many times parties are spur-of-the-moment occurrences
when parents
are not home. Frequently, alcohol and
other drugs are used at these
parties and youth may
get drunk or high. Houses may be damaged,
violence and even death can occur. It is important
to talk to your child
about your expectations of alcohol use.
- Refuse to supply alcohol to children.
- Be at home when your teen has a party.
- Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen’s friends.
- Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending. Share the same message that “USING ALCOHOL IS NOT OK!”
- Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens will feel welcome.
- TALK IT UP-LOCK IT UP! Lock up your alcohol! If you have alcohol in your home, lock it up or remove alcohol from the refrigerator or from other locations so that children do not have access to it. Do not purchase large quantities of alcohol and always monitor the amount that you have in your home.
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