Drinking at my 18th birthday party....?

go ahead and have a party, get trashed. all will be well.

I do not condone underage drinking. That said, at 18 I had friends that couldn't (or wouldn't) brush their teeth in the morning without a nip. I could never have thrown a party with my circle in which I could keep out the alcohol, even if I hadn't been an offender. I agree with the sleepover and taking the keys method and would suggest a camp-out. Tell all that sleeping there is mandatory for this party, have a responsible person collect keys and park cars in a very tight row so those with extra keys won't be able to get their cars (not you - it's your birthday). Talk about what a great night it will be with no drama with everyone as you greet them and have a few friends keep dropping the hint that, for this night, everyone is part of the group any anyone causing drama demanding their keys will not be tolerated by the rest of the group. Make sure you are not the one responsible; nothing worse than dealing with drunk people bending your ear constantly about how they need more to drink, can buy more food for the party or must pick up the reigning party animal (who can't drive 'til he/she is 21 due to an under age DUI).

Take their keys, have them stay over. If you don't want them to drink and drive.. either don't let them drink or don't let them drive. It sounds like from all the "please dont's" that you just want people to say "go ahead and let people drink." Really, you shouldn't, BUT considering if teens want to drink they're going to drink, at least be smart about it and don't let them endanger themselves or others whether on the road or just hanging out at a party. So I'd suggest just taking all their keys away and not letting them have them until the next morning.

Actually u could have a party with liquors,all u have to do is to have 2 corners for the drinkers and non drinkers separated and after that appoint the non drinkers to sent the drinkers home

what is wrong with you? Drinking is bad .. . but drink water is healthy.

Having drinks is going to make people get too drunk and drive. By default, if you are under the age of 30 and you have a party with similar aged friends there is a 90% chance that everyone will get trashed. Some things you can do instead are go see a movie, do a service project together, have a pool party, You could have a trip to NYC or DC or something with a few close friends for a day or two. That might be entertaining without being harmful.

First thing take all their keys and hide them. Do karaoke.

what is wrong with you? Drinking is bad...it's not only bad in huge quantities, but also in little ones as well. Go to the beach for your party or something less-stupid

I agree with Oblivia, make it a sleep over. Because when anyone is drunk, u will be sure that he/she won't drive home drunk.