I wouldn’t worry about it at all. Maybe you could convince him to go out to eat with you or see a movie instead? Or something else. Make a new memory together. That would be just as great!
@JessicaO: I wish the best for both the kids, and sincerely hope that the young lady never hears whisper of her being asked and escorted to prom as a “good deed.” That would undermine her sense of inclusion, desirability and make her feel disrespected.
I don’t understand how not asking a girl to prom would make your son a jerk, but do think that opening the door to a high school gala to someone who might otherwise not be afforded a date for the evening, is wonderful, provided the young lady is not made to feel like a charity case.
You mention your son is 6’4", is he a stunning 6’4" chap or…
(Smile, JessicaO.)
Like I said @waiting2exhale his challenge was to be coherent when asking her to go (:
I mention the height because he is the token tall guy–thus the only reason he was asked!
I figured he would fit the bill for height, and she could still wear heels with no one raising eyebrows, and no discomfort.
Hope it all went well and they had a great time.
I didn’t go to mine either. I turned out ok (sort of).
I went to my school prom and wish I hadn’t. Whenever I get together with my HS classmates, they still talk about my date. Let’s just say it wasn’t the beginning of a wild romance.
M D. skipped her prom and went clubbing in London. She had a fantastic time.
I wasn’t so thrilled about my prom. I always regret spending all of that money for something that really wasn’t so exciting. No pressure on my kids but so far they haven’t wanted to go to theirs