| Due to the high mortality rate of students that | | | | the teenager from having the wrong kind of fun. |
| drove under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol | | | | Overnight stays are not complete without snacks, |
| after prom, many parents, teachers and faculty | | | | personal sleeping bags and pillows, music and |
| came up with the after prom lock in. This was | | | | movies, games and breakfast for hungry guests |
| also designed to hinder the students from bringing | | | | the next morning. Of course, safety equipment |
| alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the | | | | and the first-aid kit should be updated or |
| premises. Students are allowed to show up for | | | | replenished in case of emergencies. Having all of |
| prom, but may not leave without a parent or | | | | these supplies will ensure the teenagers are happy |
| guardian there to pick them up and they are | | | | and safe and the parents are comfortable in their |
| there for the night. | | | | surroundings as well. |
| Some after prom parties have been held in public | | | | There are professional companies that can come |
| areas like school gyms, but the majorities are held | | | | in and host the lock in for parents that feel a bit |
| in private homes by dedicated parents. No after | | | | overwhelmed by the whole process. These hosts |
| prom party is successful without vigilant | | | | can utilize the school gym for water fights, small |
| chaperones to keep watchful eyes over possibly | | | | inflatable toys to ride, arcade games, air |
| mischievous, but well-meaning teenagers. These | | | | mattresses to jump on, mechanical bulls, and |
| chaperones are the unsung heroes of a lock in, | | | | much more. They have enough entertainment to |
| volunteering their time when they could be home | | | | ensure the prom goers will be happy to be there |
| in bed. Another option could be bringing in paid | | | | and will have entertainment enough to last for |
| security for the teenagers that do not think it is | | | | hours and give memories for a lifetime. |
| cool to have Mom and Dad hanging around. | | | | Such companies agree to be responsible for all |
| However, the purpose of a lock in is to make | | | | night DJing, and the basic constructs of a lock in |
| sure this younger and more rambunctious group | | | | that can be held at home- no students allowed in |
| gets to have fun without the negative affects of | | | | or out are kept in a public forum by professionals. |
| dangerous and sometimes lethal drugs, alcohol or | | | | Issues like food and chaperons can be handled |
| activities. | | | | differently per company, so details have to be |
| The main accomplishment of a lock in is to | | | | worked out before signing any contracts. |
| enforce the rules set by parents and guardians. | | | | While they are still teenagers, they may not |
| These lock ins, as well as the rules laid down at | | | | understand why parents want to go to the |
| the beginning, must be strictly enforced, or the | | | | extremes they go to for protection. However, |
| lock in will not work. | | | | taking steps like lock ins ensures they will have |
| Teenagers have a way of finding or making their | | | | the opportunity to mature to a point where they |
| own fun. Having some pre-planned activities in line, | | | | not only understand, but also agree. |
| along with some well-placed chaperons can prohibit | | | | |