Doesn't my teen need to drink to be popular?

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QUESTION

There are drinking parties going on all over town. My daughter's a very popular girl. I'm worried if I don't let her go to these parties she's going to lose her friends. I'm somewhat frustrated as to what I should do.

ANSWER

Trade some popularity for safety and a solid future.
Set up events that are more fun than drinking parties.

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