How Do I Get My Son Off Drugs?

I’m throwing a party for my son’s birthday at my mom and dad’s, and they’re concerned about potential lawsuits. So I have 3 areas where legal insight would be greatly appreciated:

Alcohol: My husband and I would like to have a keg there for the adults. My parents are concerned that if we provide alcohol, they could be sued if someone drives from our property drunk. I thought that property owners could be sued no matter what, even if party guests brought their OWN alcohol. Does it really matter WHO purchases the alcohol if guests leave my mom and dad’s drunk? We don’t plan on letting people drive home intoxicated, but you can only control grown people to an extent. Are there any legal precautions/disclaimers that we can use to prevent a lawsuit involving alcohol?

My parents have a swimming pool. Can guests sue if they are injured in the pool? What precautions can be taken to prevent a lawsuit concerning the pool?

I have a friend whose husband gets into fights at practically every social event. Can the actions of an individual like him get my parents sued since they are the property owners where the event will be hosted?

Any advice would be appreciated. I am a nervous wreck about this. The state is Texas, by the way.
Covering the pool is not an option, because it is a party, and we want our guests to be able to go swimming and have a good time.

There is nothing abnormal about having alcohol present for a party at someone’s house, regardless of the occasion. Even if we don’t BUY any alcohol, what are we going to do, tell grown people that they can’t bring their own alcohol to drink? How ridiculous would that seem?
I agree about my friend’s husband not attending though. I don’t want that asshole coming anyway, I’m just not sure how I’m going to tell my friend who has always bent over backwards for me.
And “Senor Snarky” is right. It’s gonna be a hum-dinger! I guess my expectations are just too high by hoping that everyone will behave like adults.
Insurance for the party sounds like a great idea. How much does that usually cost?

My daughter will be 1 year old in Feburary. I am very excited to through her a party. I also have a son who will be celebrating his third birthday in March but the last 2 birthdays his grandparents (my in-laws) showed up with their own booze. How do I tell them i want an alcohol free birthdays this year. It soooo imbarasing when they can’t handle them selves around company. It’s a child birthday party for crying out loud. I wish they would leave the booze at home. It’s not like my husband and I don’t drink but there is a time and place for it. They are great people so I don’t want to hurt their feelings. Any advice out there?

I just wondered because I just asked if Americans approved of foreigners taking drugs in the US and I got “oh yes that’s fine” answers

My son wants to have some friends over to the house for a party – just trying to think of some things to do….no strippers, alcohol or drugs…so please refrain.

If you have any ideas…let me know. Thanks
we live overseas on a military installation. One there is no drinking or they will be in huge trouble…not worth it for the guys or the active duty members (parents) who would also be in trouble Two there are no strip clubs in this country…its not their way…so its not even an option – other countries yes, but not this one.

My son wants to have some friends over to the house for a party – just trying to think of some things to do….no strippers, alcohol or drugs…so please refrain.

If you have any ideas…let me know. Thanks
we live overseas on a military installation. One there is no drinking or they will be in huge trouble…not worth it for the guys or the active duty members (parents) who would also be in trouble Two there are no strip clubs in this country…its not their way…so its not even an option – other countries yes, but not this one.

I want to bring my own food, no alcohol. I am looking for places near zipcode 19115. In philadelphia. Event to take place Nov. 17th..Does anyone know a good place?

I want to bring my own food, no alcohol. I am looking for places near zipcode 19115. In philadelphia. Event to take place Nov. 17th..Does anyone know a good place?

His mother has been hostile every time I see her, or talk to her, and has had her mother with her every time I see him. I feel extremely uncomfortable around them even when my son is with me. He has tried to keep in touch with her, but she treats him like crap. Since his son was born, he has become a Christian, given up crack and meth, and still smokes pot on occasion and drinks 1-2 drinks occasionally. He has only just come to the point in his life where he CAN be a better dad. I did send my grandson birthday gifts, but dont know if I should try to talk to her when she is so nasty with my son and I. She never contacts me, and never sends photos or anything about my grandson. What should I do?
I did send him birthday gifts , a card, a page for the scrapbook I made him, and also a blank page for her to put pics on for his scrapbook. I also sent the obituary for his great-grandmother, who’s wishes on her 65th wedding anniversary last year was to see all her great-grandchildren before she died in feb

My son is turning one. His father and I are having family over, and I would like a low-key party where everyone is loosened up and relaxed. I want both sides of the fam to feel comfortable together, and possibly have a few simple and CHEAP games that we can play. We are very short on cash, so we really want an intimate and comfortable get together to celebrate my son’s first year of life.

What games can we play? How can I get both sides of the family to be comfortable with each other and talk? (preferably without alcohol) Any ideas? Let me know!

My son is going to be one years old soon and we’re planning a bday party. Obviously 1 year olds don’t have friends at the that age so it’s not like there is going tons of activities for the little one’s. I’m not going to have a keg or anything like a frat party, but some drinks for the adults, beer, wine, etc. What do you think?

We are having a football themed party for our son’s first birthday in November. The party is going to be during the Eagles game on Sunday. If everyone who is invited shows, there will be 5 kids (including my 1 year old) and 25 adults. I would like to serve alcohol (beer and wine) but my husband says it is innappropiate for a children’s birthday party. I say that it is a party for our son, but the adults want to have a good time too. Please give me your thoughts.
My son is the only grandchild on both sides of the family. He doesn’t have any young relatives, which is why there is mostly adults.
Also, the ages of children invited range from 12-24 months.
I am not talking about hard liquor here. Just beer and wine.
Thanks for the input. I should mention that the party is not on his birthday. We are spending his birthday with immediate family, having cake and opening presents. It is not my intention for people to get drunk. But I thought that since most of the adults are coming without kids, they would be bored with a kiddie party, which is why we thought to have it during the football game. The children/babies will have an area for them to play and interact.

I’m thinking of having a punch with some rum for my son’s 18th birthday party–Most of my son’s friends are 19 and older (which is the drinking age in Ontario)..so would it really be wrong to have it?