My daughter, a senior in high school, has her final prom this weekend. Because of an arrangement made last year, she will be attending in a nearby town. Her beloved came to hers last year with the agreement they would go to his this year.
All the gee gaws and such have been seen to. A very modest budget was kept. Fi did well.
In working at the high school, I see what is being spent each year on prom and after prom. More than I spent on my house! I can't help but think there has to be a better way.
A close friend of mine is one of the sponsors for prom this year. She and another adult have been running themselves ragged getting ready. They have seen to it that this prom will be beautiful but way under budget in comparison to other years.
Due to a variety of reasons, there will some kids unable to go and they are peeved to say the least. These students feel entitled to prom. To the money that is spent.
Is it just time to stop? How do we get these kids past the feeling of entitlement? How do we get the parents past that feeling as well?
Any suggestions?
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