Why is prom so stressful

The priciest item by far is the dress, which can vary in price but can cost hundreds of dollars. Prom should be a night to forget the stress of the academic world with friends, not another thing added to the plate and several hundred dollars taken from the wallet. Cancel Culture is Toxic and Needs to End.

Email Not published. Close Menu. RSS Feed. Why is Prom Stressful? Navigate Left. Navigate Right. The Mirador. Submit Search. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. It is highly likely that they will have thought through their ideas before they mention them, so if you shoot them down from the beginning, they may clam up.

Leading up to prom time, have open and frequent discussions about pressures they might feel to drink, use drugs, or engage in sexual activity or other risky behaviors. Let them know your feelings about these topics without being overly concerned. Generally, if you have talked with your teen throughout their lives about what you expect of them, they already know your thoughts and wishes for their behavior; however, the "bigness" of prom can sometimes increase pressures.

Help them plan how they may deal with these pressures and give them options for how to respond safely and to protect themselves including how to leave an uncomfortable or unsafe situation. One way to limit stress is to set a budget.

If you expect your teen to pay for everything they do, they should know that far enough in advance to save enough to cover their expenses. If you plan to pay or supplement , consider what you can realistically afford and what would cause stress. Prom-posals, prom dresses, corsages, tux rentals, limos, eating out ahead of time, buying pictures or other souvenirs adds up quickly. If you and your teen have very different ideas, it may cause conflict that makes the experience stressful instead of fun.

If your budget is small or you wish to limit it, local social media yardsale pages often fill up with formal dresses around prom season. Another option is organizing a dress swap with other families. Be creative and think about what skills you have. If you are a good photographer or have a nice looking backyard or are handy with flowers you may be able to trade services with another family. If you can't afford a limo, you may let your teen borrow a family car for the evening.

If your budget is larger it is still worth considering what is worth the money and what is not. Although prom can feel like the most important moment of your teen's life to this point, it is still one night. The Thirst Project. Solving Modern Slavery. What is Black History Month Missing? Close Menu. RSS Feed. Submit Search. Archives The Stress Behind Prom. Navigate Left. Navigate Right. Cougar Chronicle. Share on Facebook.