[Erock]

I'm usually the one over in the spirituality and consciousness board asking theoretical questions, but in this case I have a very standard problem I need some advice on. I'm a senior and I only have 14 days left in high school, and up until this point I have avoided the party/drinking scene that a large portion of my class is involved in, but I see no way out of it this weekend as I'm going to prom with a group that definitely participates in this.

I have nothing morally against alcohol, but it doesn't really interest me that much. I actually think I would enjoy going to parties as I'm very extroverted, and can get a lot of energy from others. The problem is that my parents are very strict on this sort of thing, and this has been my main deterrent from even attending parties during the last four years.

So my question is, how can I go to parties or even just one this weekend, have a fun time (with no alcohol or very little), and get home safely? I'm not sure how much peer pressure I will face, but I'm guessing it might be a fair amount, so any advice on this would be great as well.

Thanks a ton
Erock