No matter how good your intentions may be, you may at some time find yourself in a situation where you need the support of your parents or a trusted adult to get through it safely. What's important is to open the doors of communication with your parents before you ever find yourself in dangerous situation. Ask your parents or a reliable trusted adult for a no-questions-asked or a free-ride policy, meaning, if you find yourself in a difficult situation, you can call your parents and get a free ride with no questions asked until the next day. That way your parents can trust you to use your best judgment in strange and difficult situations and you can be comfortable knowing that if you make a mistake, you won't be ridiculed by your parents for it.

The process of putting down thoughts on paper can clarify expectations on both sides. An organization called Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) promotes its Contract For Life for just this purpose. You can use this as the basis of your own agreement.