It's important to set clear rules and expectations around alcohol early on.
As a parent/guardian, drug use is often one of the biggest concerns when it comes to allowing your teen to celebrate Schoolies.
When it comes to sex, don't assume that your teen is across it all.
Information for when you're child is out at Schoolies.
Leading up to Schoolies, make time to share some tips on how your teen can keep themselves safe whilst using social media.
Schoolies is often promoted as the best week of your teen's life but this is often not the case.
You may think that the safest place for your teen to hang out during Schoolies is in their accommodation but often, it can be the place where risk taking behaviour is at its highest.
Your teen may have zero expectations of staying in contact with you whilst their away at Schoolies but we encourage parents / guardians to stay in touch with their teens during their time away.
As a parent/guardian, drug use is often one of the biggest concerns when it comes to allowing your teen to celebrate Schoolies. The only way for your teen to stay safe around drugs at Schoolies, is to say no and not use them.
When talking to your teen about drug use at Schoolies, remind them that every time they take drugs, they are gambling with their life and their future. Schoolies is about creating great memories, not bad ones.
Top ten discussion points for the teen who chooses to take illicit drugs at Schoolies:
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