Make sure prom night is a positive experience you’ll always remember; don’t drink alcohol or use any other substances that will compromise your ability to make good decisions.
- Discuss plans with your friends/date ahead of time. Know your agenda and communicate with your parents.
- Plan ahead what you will say or do if someone offers you alcohol or another illegal drug. Use phrases such as, “No thanks,” “Are you kidding? I want to remember this night!,” or “Actually, Id rather have a soda. Do you have one?”
- Know your date before you go. If your date is a set-up, try to take a walk at a park or go for a smoothie before the big night. Both you and your parents will feel better about you staying out late with someone you know.
- Find out what your curfew is and share it with your date/friends before prom night. Discuss with your parents after-curfew possibilities the party at your friends house or early morning breakfast at your place.
- Ask a trusted adult to be near a phone and to be available prom night in case you need to call them, and carry enough change with you to make several phone calls.
- Take your, or borrow your parents, cell phone and slip it into your purse or pocket.
via Prom Safety.