Ashton | Ben |
There are definitely two different ways of looking at it. On the positive side, a prom is something to be remembered - you may feel like you've missed out on a part of life if you don't go. On the negative side, there are a lot of things that go on at proms you should not be involved in, alcohol being just one of them. Personally, I don't know. Isn't it better to advise teenagers to be safe and make smart decisions? Give them a chance to choose. And hide your check books! | The principal at my son's school decided that they would no longer have proms! And here's why: alcohol and drugs swamp the event. In addition, there are exaggerated expenses. It all starts with fancy clothes, continues with limousines and goes on to all kinds of questionable forms of entertainment. "Financial decadence and vanity," he said. At first, we were furious, of course. But then we organized a teacher-parent-student meeting and discussed all the pros and cons. In the end we all saw he was right. No more proms! And the kids all survived! |
Carlie | Deanne |
There is a lot of negative media hype about proms. However, is there any truth there? Alcohol, for example. The idea that students drink more during the prom than on any other weekend is just wishful thinking. Teenagers drink every weekend, don't they? Then, there's the excessive expenditure connected to it. It's okay if girls want to dress up because proms are a reflection of a generation's current "fashions and dance" - in the same way that it is a reflection of our larger culture. No, don't take away students' proms. They need them, as much as they need any aspect of their future adult life. | Simply outlawing something never works with teenagers. Telling them to "just say no to the prom" would inevitably lead to secret "illegal dances" and renting tuxedos from unlicensed suppliers. Is that what we want for our teenagers? It's important to keep on organizing the proms. Why? Because a lot of teenagers seem increasingly alienated, distant and even depressed. They also seem to be paralyzed with self-esteem and self-importance. A prom is a great way to help them learn to deal with these issues. |
Ethan | Faith |
Society and the media have contributed to the idea that proms have to be outrageous. It’s not just about celebrating accomplishments anymore. Apparently, it’s about glamour, not merits. What is unfortunate is that there are students who just want to celebrate the end of their high school lives and enjoy a night out with their classmates, but cannot afford it. So what to do then? I think schools should set limits and say what is acceptable and make it affordable for all, right? Because the prom is an unforgettable event as they all begin a new chapter in their young adult lives. | In my opinion, the prom could use a makeover. It is the Goliath of school dances, a ritual that exposes those awful (or wonderful) and intense themes of high school: popularity, glamorous beauty, wealth or lack of it. It has always been part of our culture, a big deal, whether or not you want it to be. The prom is a ritual in need of transformation. I would advocate a big non-prom party instead, unburdened by excessive expectation. I’d lose the gowns, the up-dos and the limos and celebrate how awesome it is to be almost finished with high school. |
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