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We hosted parties for our daughters when they were teens (15-16). They weren’t big - maybe 8 to 10 friends. No alcohol, but lots of food off the grill. On occasion, we let them drink alcohol with us after they turned 18 at home with no friends, which is legal in our state.
Eon by Greg Bear. It’s a bit dated as it takes place during the cold war, but it’s an excellent read.