Following on from the "free house party" thread
Discussion
I was quite surprised to hear about the level of damage, and even more surprised that there are a few members of this forum who thought it was actually acceptable.
Growing up, I went to a few small gatherings at friends houses, and a couple of parties, and I never even thought about damaging the house or saw anyone else doing stuff like this.
Have I had a sheltered life or something?!
Growing up, I went to a few small gatherings at friends houses, and a couple of parties, and I never even thought about damaging the house or saw anyone else doing stuff like this.
Have I had a sheltered life or something?!
It's funny, I was about to start a "reminiscing" topic about those days before that thread popped up.
Had to be driven home from one (first one) after passing out in the garden (was dumped on our front lawn in full view of the neighbours), but other than that nothing worse than random drunkeness!
Never had one at my parents though, I think I would've been shot.
Had to be driven home from one (first one) after passing out in the garden (was dumped on our front lawn in full view of the neighbours), but other than that nothing worse than random drunkeness!
Never had one at my parents though, I think I would've been shot.
I have been to many parties and gatherings at friends houses and even had a few at my house, one when the parents were away. The only thing that has been broken at my house is a plant pot out in the garden. I think that most peoples opinions are largely based on the daily mails view on the youth of today.
That thread was interesting. My last experience of a "free house party" was over forty years ago.
Yes, back then, parents went away and let their teenage children have free reign.
However, trashing the property was never on the agenda.
Pissed and stoned, fornication, yes.
Together with today's absolute no no, drink driving.
How times change.
Yes, back then, parents went away and let their teenage children have free reign.
However, trashing the property was never on the agenda.
Pissed and stoned, fornication, yes.
Together with today's absolute no no, drink driving.
How times change.
I need to catch up.
20 years since I've been to a teenage house party, and generally it was just the getting pissed, failing to shag anyone and crashing out (vomit optional) a few minor breakages and spillage but certainly when my friends hosted it was kept reasonably quiet and not an 'open' house.
Went to a few where things got a little out of hand and one where we actually left before it kicked off big time. Had a couple shut down by the Police for noise.
20 years since I've been to a teenage house party, and generally it was just the getting pissed, failing to shag anyone and crashing out (vomit optional) a few minor breakages and spillage but certainly when my friends hosted it was kept reasonably quiet and not an 'open' house.
Went to a few where things got a little out of hand and one where we actually left before it kicked off big time. Had a couple shut down by the Police for noise.
The last teenage party I went to (was about 1979) involved a complete trashing of the house.
Some people took the whole "Punk Anarchy" thing a bit far.
When I left, all the furniture was on the front lawn, including the gas fire and the house was rapidly filling with gas.
I really have never got the concept of wanton destruction but it appeals to a certain type I suppose.
The same ones that put bus shelters through and trash phone boxes.
Some people took the whole "Punk Anarchy" thing a bit far.
When I left, all the furniture was on the front lawn, including the gas fire and the house was rapidly filling with gas.
I really have never got the concept of wanton destruction but it appeals to a certain type I suppose.
The same ones that put bus shelters through and trash phone boxes.
I don't understand it. When the Mrs and I went out for 4 hours to London, leaving the kids with the grandparents (next door), the (now estranged) eldest child crept out, had arranged with her friends a party, and did £1500 damage. With the police etc involved, she still refused to accept any responsibility or liability for organising it.
So we got all the kids in via the police. They all learnt their lesson - she still didn't.
So we got all the kids in via the police. They all learnt their lesson - she still didn't.
I'm 30, and when I was a teen, I attended more than a few "empties", and had a few of my own - not once was a place trashed.
Sure, there was the odd breakage or spillage due to drunken idiocy, but that's about it.
Reading about some of the places being trashed on the other thread really boiled by pi$$, particularly CVM's sister's place - truly shocking.
Sure, there was the odd breakage or spillage due to drunken idiocy, but that's about it.
Reading about some of the places being trashed on the other thread really boiled by pi$$, particularly CVM's sister's place - truly shocking.
Edited by ApexJimi on Monday 1st February 12:38
I've been to a few house parties where the odd idiot ruins it for everyone else. I tend to be one of the few who helps tidy up prior to leaving. I've seen tables smashed, sinks smashed, TVs ruined and plenty of stuff goes missing.
I think the majority of problems start when invited people bring their friends, who in turn bring a friend and so on. You end up with some complete strangers in the house who couldn't care less about your (or your parents) property. When my parents go away and leave the house in my hands, I never consider throwing a party because of the state other houses have been left in. I'll have a group of close friends over for a drink and a game of poker, maybe to watch Sunderland get shown up on the TV but never to throw a party.
It may well be a "free house party" to the guests but it can end up costing the host a hell of a lot of money. My friend recently had to pay to get a new sink basin fitted (which doesn't match the rest of the bathroom) because some a
hole had been sniffing poppers and dropped a large bottle of WKD through the sink. The ahole just laughed and left to go clubbing.
I think the majority of problems start when invited people bring their friends, who in turn bring a friend and so on. You end up with some complete strangers in the house who couldn't care less about your (or your parents) property. When my parents go away and leave the house in my hands, I never consider throwing a party because of the state other houses have been left in. I'll have a group of close friends over for a drink and a game of poker, maybe to watch Sunderland get shown up on the TV but never to throw a party.
It may well be a "free house party" to the guests but it can end up costing the host a hell of a lot of money. My friend recently had to pay to get a new sink basin fitted (which doesn't match the rest of the bathroom) because some a
hole had been sniffing poppers and dropped a large bottle of WKD through the sink. The ahole just laughed and left to go clubbing. Art_Vandelay said:
I think the majority of problems start when invited people bring their friends, who in turn bring a friend and so on. You end up with some complete strangers in the house who couldn't care less about your (or your parents) property.
This. The only problem I ever had was when a friend of mine wanted to bring her boyfriend who in turn wanted to bring 3 of his mates. They did a few £k of damage in the morning by accident but then did a runner rather than let anyone know. They didn't talk to anyone else the whole night either. A friend bringing a friend is fine though because they're forced to mingle with everyone else. Groups you've never met are bad news.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff