TheMorrisonFamilyBlog

 One of the best parts of being a parent is watching your children grow and develop - the worst part is how fast it goes. So instead of mourning that your little tykes are turning into adolescents before your very eyes, focus on ways to celebrate their biological advancement by planning the spectacular birthday parties that they'll remember for the rest of their lives. This could mean bringing together all the elements that go into creating a theme party, arranging for some spectacular kids' entertainment (clowns are out, singing waiters dressed like Disney characters are in), or choosing a venue that is a little off the beaten path (water park, race track, etc.). And you can have a lot of fun with all the little touches, including the gift bags full of favors for your kids' friends to take home at the end of the party. If you choose to do a theme party, you can easily come up with party favors that will play into it. For example, many young girls want a party with a Disne...

 So, your teenager wants to have a party at your house. First of all, if your teenager wants to actually bring a pack of their friends over, you should be flattered. That means you have a bit more of the "cool factor" than they've probably been giving you credit for. However, before you say "Sure!" too quickly, there are some things that you should keep in mind. There has been more than one (or 20) teen parties in the past that have gotten out of hand and resulted in parents being held legally liable for what has transpired as a direct result. For this reason, alone, more parents should be cautious about allowing their kids to have a party without them being present (even if "out of sight" means the parents are in their bedroom). That said, if you're wondering about just what your liability is when it comes to hosting a party for your teen, you've come to the right (preventative reading) place. Be Careful About Being the Social Hostest with the...