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Prom
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Going to the prom can be a very exciting time for teenagers -- and you. (Unless, of course, your teen has trouble finding just the right dress or date.) You can probably recall what you wore to your prom, who you went with, and all of the picture-snapping at your parents' house when your date arrived to pick you up -- and now you're the one taking the photos.
But there are other ways to get involved besides dress or tux shopping with your teen. You can help organize pre- and post-prom activities, and chaperoning. You and your teen can work together to ensure that everyone is safe on prom night.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) offers suggestions to stay safe, such as having...
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Prom is one of those things that seem the world to your kid. But remember, Prom is also a very expensive event. A recent USA Today article said the average cost of prom night was $1,048. That's a mortgage payment for some! So unless you are willing to dole out the dollars, have your kid start saving early for the big night. Even if they say they don't want to go, they will probably change their mind and be happy they had that savings.
Also, as a parent be realistic and know there might be drinking on prom night. Make sure that your child and their date have a safe way to get home. Nothing is worse than the stories in the paper every year about a prom date that didn't make it home because of a drunk driving accident.
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Since 1980, this group has been at the forefront of helping to keep teens safe on the road.
June 28, 2007
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July 29, 2007
Stay close to your kids in preparing for prom
Prom for my older son and and then my step daughter was traumatic. Neither had dated much in high school and both wanted to go to prom with a date. My son had a girlfriend by the time prom rolled around, but my step daughter ended up... read moreNot Acceptable?