Last night at about 6pm it became obvious that there was a teenage party on at a house just up the street from us. Dazza and I were on our way to drop off our boys at a blue light disco (a little kids dance party at the local pcyc) and there were kids comming down through the neighbourhood from all over the place. By the time we got back (about 30 minutes) there would have been about 100 people at the house. 2 hours later when we went out to pick the kids up from their disco, there were probably 200 people at the house and more comming, all with their mobile phones in their hands.

We sat on the front verandah for a while and watched what was going on and the kids kept comming. They were pretty much all drinking and there was a lot of unruly behaviour.

At this point I decided to ring the police and let them know that there was a party going on that looked to be growing exponentially. I apparently wasn't the first to report this particular party. The cops did a drive by and then came back shortly with 5 cars and a paddy wagon. There were arrests and kids running in all directions. After about an hour things were pretty quiet. I rang the police and thanked them for the job they did. I was amazed at how stoked they were about a compliment.

This morning my boys and a couple of other kids from the street went out and collected all the empty bottles and cans from the street. They collected over 100. They also found 4 shirts and a backpack which was empty. We've hung the shirts on the fence in case anyone comes looking for them, but I don't expect they will although they're nice shirts.

This can happen anywhere. Even in your street. It's a big problem in western society these days.

There was a rash of house trashing parties in the news here, awhile back, but haven't heard of any lately. It happens to somebody rich and famous, and they all get reported for awhile. After that they're kinda hush-hushed by the locals out of misplaced embarrassment and the press goes along until it happens to a celebrity again.

These sort of parties are just so common these days. It's incredible how quickly they get out of control. One minute it's a bunch of kids having a good time, then the next minute there's no control what so ever.

I hope my kids have enough sense to keep themselves safe when they're old enough to be in these situations. I think that's the thing I think about the most when I see these things.

I went to alot of parties as a teen. Beach parties, parties at the park with a bonfire, Parties in peoples houses I didn't know. I am glad people didn't call the police. People were cool. Kids were just having a good time. Everyone seemed happy. Those were the good ole days.

Aliantha...just curious. What KIND of unruly behavior? Loud music? laughing? talking loud?

Just wondering what I would concider abnormal unruly for a teen? wet shirt contest? group sex? probably.

Well, teenage parties, and alcohol, does lead to a lot of virginity being sacrificed.

ahh to be on the edge of 17 again.

Yeah, either edge... or within earshot of the edge... or even remember the edge... sigh.

hehehe yep

Pushing and shoving. Yelling obscenities from half a block away. Very drunk young ladies being escorted by groups of equally drunk young men. Boys walking around waving empty bottles in a threatening manner. Leaning on cars parked on the street or in driveways (ours included). Vomitting in the street etc etc etc.

Those were the things I considered to be of the most concern. Other than that it was just a party with the usual loud music and people having fun. As with most things, not all aspects of the party were bad, but some were and they needed some guidance.

This is true. It's nothing to see a young girl passed out on the ground and for there to be some drunk guy feeling her up - at the least. Aside from all the people who have had their judgement impaired by alcohol to the point that they consent to something they normally wouldn't.

It's very bad for teenagers.

Was Ib there? cause apparently according to him teens don't do such things.

still trolling

Not... that would be responding. As are you free to do.

ok, my response is that I've never seen Ibram make such a statement. Why are you trying to goad him?

I am not trying to "goad" him. Only responding to his previous statements. Ask him. And read more.