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When teens plan parties, every detail has to be perfect. What parents don't always get is that may mean the party is totally unplanned except for chips...but that's cool.

Parents are not supposed to understand the social interactions of teens. Just stay out of sight and make sure that no one gets in trouble - or brings illegal stuff into your house. It may be uncool to make sure there is no drinking or drugs at your teens social... but that's the parents job. Once everything is checked out - leave the party to the hosts and guests and catch up on your favorite TV shows.

A tip for nervous parents - bringing in some pizza or wings during the party shouldn't be an unwelcome intrusion and it let's you check to make that everything is fine...

Whether you're a teen or a parent, check out the best the Web has to offer for great ideas for parties .... just for teens.

They include tips for cool birthday themes, trendy party food, invitations, music, games & activities, with more ideas for graduations, proms & Sweet 16 parties.

Teen Party Ideas - Teen party central with hundreds of visitor-submitted and rated ideas for dance & disco parties, sleepovers, Hawaiian luaus, Quinceanera parties and more.

Party Planning Resources for Fun Parties - Teen Parties - The About.com guide with lots party ideas just for teens including birthday themes, games & printable party invitations, and Graduation Party fun.

Teen Party Games - One-stop browsing for dozens of ideas including trivia and test-your-knowledge games, puzzles, relays, and giggle-inducing group games for memorable party fun.

Teen parties - Visitor-submitted ideas for themes including the Titantic, Limo Romp & fortune telling parties along with scavenger hunts and related party games & activities.

How to Throw the Absolute Perfect Teen Party - A teen-written guide with instructions for party food, music, and final clean-up.

BBC Parenting - Teen Parties - Parent's planning guide with tips on keeping the guest list under control, suggested venues & running time, food & drink ideas.

A Parent's Guide to Teenage Parties - Guidelines for keeping teens safe by discouraging drugs or alcohol, with suggested tips for setting number of guests & time limits, and related advice for parents of teens.

Yahoo! Greetings - Just for Teens eCards - A good collection of funny, goofy and gross animated birthday greetings.