Teen Parties

Letting your teen throw a party may not seem like much fun for the parents. But there are definite benefits to opening up your home to teens. Here are tips for throwing a fun, alcohol-free party and ways to save money on a teen party.

How does one change travel plans from flying to China to a Transatlantic Cruise? The teenagers have never been on a cruise or to Europe. I did warn them that they would probably be the youngest passengers on the ship.

I made the mistake of partying with some teenage co-workers. It was not a good idea. This is what happened. One of the group got arrested. U-City, a suburb of St. Louis, decides to crack down on loud teenage parties like the one I attended.

Abby Jane Swogger, a 34-year-old teacher's aide, remains in jail after allegedly hosting a drug and alcohol party at a hotel for several of her son's friends.

Parents and adults who throw parties where teenagers are in attendance place themselves in a very precarious position of responsibility. A teacher and parent reviews the case of Abby Jane Swogger and suggests far better ways to host parties for teens.

Humor story from a cruel teen girl's POV.