Sneaking Out (First Timers)

If you have not realized from the title, this post is specifically dedicated to first timers.  For those who already sneak out and parents are tightening security, another post will be available to you in the near future.  In the mean time feel free to continue reading for some tips that may help you anyway.


The most important thing you need to do before sneaking out for the first time is this: KNOW YOUR PARENTS.  It may sound stupid but if you don't figure this out, you'll be caught in a second and your days of sneaking out will be over.  When I say "know your parents" I mean know when they go to bed.  Know when they actually fall asleep.  Know if they check on you in the middle of the night.  If so, when? How much? Do they just peek into your room or look close enough to be able to recognize you?  Finding out all these things will most likely take a few days.  If you have an older sibling who is experienced in the art of sneaking out, you can probably ask them for the answers for most of these questions, unless they get caught often, then do the smart thing and avoid their advice.  If you have an older sibling who  does not get caught when sneaking out, then sweet talk them or black mail them to take you with them some time.


Second thing you need to do when sneaking out.  KNOW YOUR HOUSE. (or apartment or wherever you're living.) Know where you can sneak out.  Know what's in view of your parents bedroom window.  Know what windows you can fit through.  Know what window you can get back in from the outside.  Know if there is any security systems in your home/ apartment building.  If there isn't any security system on your house then, A: I envy you, and more importantly B: you can probably walk out a door.  For those who can use a door, it's best to have a key so your parents don't wake up and think they forgot to lock the door and then you are screwed.


Third thing. KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING.  Hopefully its in walking distance or you have a buddy who can pick you up a little away from your home.  If you are going to be drinking make sure you're are someplace warm.  Also, and I say this from experience, if you have to shove a friend through a window make sure they are all the way inside before you leave.  Or chances are you will get a message from their mom saying they found their son/ daughter passed out on the lawn that morning.  Pretty awkward conversation.


Last thing. KNOW YOUR TIME FRAME.  Take into consideration how long it will take you to get home. How long it will take you to change into what could pass off as something you sleep in.  The time it takes you to calm down, because when you are excited it shows on your face.  Remember to mess up your bed enough to make it look like you actually slept in it all night.


I lied.  Now this is the last thing.  KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.  Don't let it slip if you are tired or say something funny a friend told you while you were out.  Don't tell a sibling if they weren't with you.  They can and will use it as blackmail unfortunately.  Don't comment on how easy it is to open a window from the outside.  Don't post it as your status on any social site.  Someone will see it and tell your parents.

Recap

• Know your parents
• Know your house/ home
• Know where you are going
• Know your time frame
• KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

* Secret's guide to life is in no way intending to encourage illegal activities.  All blog posts are merely educational intended for educating those who willingly choose on their own to participate in certain activities.  Secret's Guide to Life is in no way responsible for actions preformed by its readers.

Parties and Parents

I'm going to be honest.  Most things teens and young adults want to do that they want to keep from parents or other annoying authorities involve one key element.  You have got to "know a guy".  This applies to most topics that will be cover here, including today's.  Parties.

There comes a time in most people's life when there is a totally awesome party that everyone is going to be at and few parents are the only ones who decide not to let their kid go.  When those few parents happen to be yours, life sucks.  As a teenager who has those kind of parents and is currently plotting to go to a rave after a long grounding period, I know how much it sucks.   More importantly how to get around it.

First thing first.  The "know a guy" part.  You have to find a friend who will either let you sleepover or say you are sleeping over at their house.  If your parents are the kind that call and talk to the parent have your friend pose as their parent.  Or better yet, plan an actual sleepover at a house with easygoing parents that is easy to sneak out of.  I understand that that option isn't always in reach.  So back to plan one.  After your parents have bought your story of the sleepover, you are pretty much home free.  Unfortunately there are a million little details to cover.

Now for the details.  If your parents call to check in on you during the time you are at a friends house, you are going to have to make up some type of story about the house you are supposedly staying at either not having a land line or the land line being down temporarily.  Have them call your cell phone if you have one.  If you don't have a cell phone  take a friend who does and give your parents that number to reach you on.

Transportation.  This paragraph is mainly for those who do not have cars or many friends with cars.  If you planned an actually sleepover as a cover story this isn't really a problem.  That is, until you need to get to the party.  This is the tricky part.  There are only a few things that will work.  You can have an older friend or sibling pick you up, walk if the party is close enough, or have the parent drop you of close to the location.(You will have to make up a story for that too).  Transportation to the friends house is an actual sleepover isn't planned is a bit harder.  Depending on the personality of your parents  the possibilities vary.  You can once again use older friends or siblings.  Or you can have your parents drop you off at a different place like a park or a game or whatever.  If that won't work you can always try having you parents drop you off at a friend's house when their parents aren't home.

Now that we've covered how to get to the party it's time for the dos and the don'ts for the actual party.

Do have as much fun as possible.

      live up to the "stupid teenager" reputation

      take advantage of games started up. (7 minutes in heaven, spin the bottle, truth or dare, strip poker, etc.)

      run if the cops come

Don't drink so much that you'll still be recovering from a hangover when you go home.

           get arrested.  Not only do your parents find out about the party, they have to pick you up from jail.

           ditch your friends

           try anything you aren't sure what it is.  EVER.

                                                                    RECAP                                                                          

• Get a cover story
• Transportation
• Don't get involved with cops
• Have fun
• Come back to Secret's Guide to Life for more tips on non parent approved activities.

* Secret's guide to life is in no way intending to encourage illegal activities.  All blog posts are merely educational intended for educating those who willingly choose on their own to participate in certain activities.  Secret's Guide to Life is in no way responsible for actions preformed by its readers.