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A “dreamy” night to remember, or a nightmare, this is the range of memories high school graduates have about their prom night. How will it go for YOU when your all important high school graduation arrives? Will prom night be the night to shine or the night you fall flat on your face? It’s totally impossible to know ahead of time what will happen, but there’s some smart planning you can do to stack the deck in your favor.
Don’t wait; get your date early (about 2 or 3 months in advance). If you’re not already “tied” to a guy or gal, choose a date with whom you feel comfortable and safe.
Uncomfortable:
They say opposites attract, but prom night isn’t the time to follow this. For example, you probably wouldn’t be smart asking the best dancer in the class when you are still tripping over your own two feet on the dance floor. Chances are, a terrific dancer will not want to spend the evening dancing with you. A dancer would rather hang out with the amazing dancer that somebody else brought.
Some other uncomfortable situations may occur if:
You don’t learn how to place the corsage/boutonniere on your date.
You happen to get a “Yes” from the quarterback of the football team, the hottest chick on the cheerleading team, or some other prized possession for a prom date. If you two have little in common and not much to talk about, the night could be very boring.
Your parents decide to chaperone the prom and keep snapping pictures of you because they think you look so beautiful. Or your parents ask to cut-in so they can share a dance with you and your prom date on your special night. Smile and have fun with it. You will look back on your prom in ten years and laugh, I promise.
Safety:
Better safe than sorry! Prom night can be a real blast or as terrifying as a Jason flick. Some classmates may drink, fight, or get behind the wheel after they’ve had too many drinks. Your own date or someone else may, under the influence, become controlling or violent, not taking “No” for an answer. Whether the “No” is to drinking, top speed joyriding, or unsafe, nonconsensual sex, remember that nobody is allowed to make you do anything that you do not wish to do. “NO” means “NO”!
From past experience or reputation, you probably know which dates are safer than others. Make wise decisions even if it means not going with your “crush” or the most popular kid in the school. Taking a stand in an uncomfortable situation is commendable and your friends will admire that you are able to make good decisions such as not getting in a car with someone who has been drinking. Have a safe and fun prom night!
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