Senior Proms

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

Actually, it's not. There's a vaccine, in case you haven't heard. It's safe. It's going to happen. Thank God.

Our school's is cancelled. Wisely. The majority of these kids will not be fully vaccinated until well into June.

I’m so sorry. Your kids are the victims of mass hysteria. Again.

Soooooo this whole pandemic thing, just mass hysteria, huh? This is why we won't reach herd immunity faster. People need to hold on just a bit longer and not jump the gun like they have in some states, leading to new spikes.

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Anonymous wrote:The schools should put the money into a fun, casual party after graduation. No girl dreams of prom night like they did in the 1950s. My DD would slap me if I said something like that to her.

As a PP said, unnecessary costs to families (dresses, etc.).

Oh, yes they do. Sorry your's is missing out on all of that, but believe me, DD and her friends are dying for a real "prom" experience.

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Anonymous wrote:As someone who didn't grow up in this country, I never understood the obsession with prom. And I'm very confused about why parents are so eager to have it- perhaps to live out their high school days vicariously through their children? The outdoor dance/movie night with food truck options seem to be great, especially if the kids dress up for a Big Night Out.
We had balls, and they were black tie indoor/outdoor events.
I'm just genuinely perplexed about this prom obsession.

You nailed it. Exhibit A: the ridiculous woman saying THANK GOD about a freaking prom during a pandemic.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

Actually, it's not. There's a vaccine, in case you haven't heard. It's safe. It's going to happen. Thank God.

Our school's is cancelled. Wisely. The majority of these kids will not be fully vaccinated until well into June.

I’m so sorry. Your kids are the victims of mass hysteria. Again.

Soooooo this whole pandemic thing, just mass hysteria, huh? This is why we won't reach herd immunity faster. People need to hold on just a bit longer and not jump the gun like they have in some states, leading to new spikes.

I know. Two more weeks. A little bit longer. Blah blah blah. Sorry PP - at DS’: school the prom is on!

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Herd immunity is not going to be prevented by keeping people apart needlessly.

Instead of focusing on anti-prom and anti-children activities of any type (IPL. sports) - it would be great to see all that energy put into getting as many people vaccinated as possible.

Texas has decided to let people live their lives and what has happened? Decreases in cases/hospitalizations etc.

Time to move on.

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Anonymous wrote:Herd immunity is not going to be prevented by keeping people apart needlessly.

Instead of focusing on anti-prom and anti-children activities of any type (IPL. sports) - it would be great to see all that energy put into getting as many people vaccinated as possible.

Texas has decided to let people live their lives and what has happened? Decreases in cases/hospitalizations etc.

Time to move on.

So hasn't Florida, and the state's numbers, along with Michigan, are the highest in the nation. Just wait until the British and Brazilian variants reach Texas.

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I remember looking forward to my HS prom (back in the 1990's), and it was fine, but not some magical experience.

In college, the kids will get a lot of chances to go to formal events if they would like, especially if they join the greek system. I went to at least 5 formal events per year, each year of college.

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Anonymous wrote:Herd immunity is not going to be prevented by keeping people apart needlessly.

Instead of focusing on anti-prom and anti-children activities of any type (IPL. sports) - it would be great to see all that energy put into getting as many people vaccinated as possible.

Texas has decided to let people live their lives and what has happened? Decreases in cases/hospitalizations etc.

Time to move on.

So hasn't Florida, and the state's numbers, along with Michigan, are the highest in the nation. Just wait until the British and Brazilian variants reach Texas.

I know you’re rooting for the virus, pp, but the facts don’t show this at all. Florida had a grand total of 26 deaths yesterday

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Anonymous wrote:Herd immunity is not going to be prevented by keeping people apart needlessly.

Instead of focusing on anti-prom and anti-children activities of any type (IPL. sports) - it would be great to see all that energy put into getting as many people vaccinated as possible.

Texas has decided to let people live their lives and what has happened? Decreases in cases/hospitalizations etc.

Time to move on.

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The virus doesn't care if you think it's time to move on. It doesn't care if you're tired of wearing a mask and social distancing. And it sure as hell doesn't care about what you think you're entitled to.

For the most part, kids will not all be vaccinated until July at best. Yes, it sucks. But every time we've disregarded protocols, the numbers have spiked again - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Spring Break.

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Anonymous wrote:The virus doesn't care if you think it's time to move on. It doesn't care if you're tired of wearing a mask and social distancing. And it sure as hell doesn't care about what you think you're entitled to.

For the most part, kids will not all be vaccinated until July at best. Yes, it sucks. But every time we've disregarded protocols, the numbers have spiked again - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Spring Break.

Totally false. You have no idea what you’re talking about. And just FYI- many kids in many states are having maskless proms and formals this spring. Does the virus now respect state boundaries?

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Kids 16 and older can now be vaccinated. Kids have taken the worst hit from Covid hysteria and we now have the means to allow them some small happiness. Prom, high school sports - whatever. If you are not comfortable, you are free to keep your child at home.

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Anonymous wrote:The virus doesn't care if you think it's time to move on. It doesn't care if you're tired of wearing a mask and social distancing. And it sure as hell doesn't care about what you think you're entitled to.

For the most part, kids will not all be vaccinated until July at best. Yes, it sucks. But every time we've disregarded protocols, the numbers have spiked again - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Spring Break.

Totally false. You have no idea what you’re talking about. And just FYI- many kids in many states are having maskless proms and formals this spring. Does the virus now respect state boundaries?

No, they haven't spiked after holidays. Look at the stats. What HAS spiked are the amount of people posting, "Just WAIT TWO WEEKS AFTER *holiday/break/trip* and our numbers will SPIKE"

and then...nothing...crickets.


Yes, covid is dangerous and we are in a pandemic, but if anything 2020 has taught me that life is uncertain, washing hands and mask wearing works and if you are okay with being in your basement and skipping social events, you most likely were pre-pandemic as well. For the teenagers, let them have prom. My son's school is hosting an outdoor one with only students allowed on campus. You can do it safely and let the milestone happen. If if your child won't miss a prom? Well, they may be as introverted or as anti-social as you, but that doesn't mean the rest of the school is as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Kids 16 and older can now be vaccinated. Kids have taken the worst hit from Covid hysteria and we now have the means to allow them some small happiness. Prom, high school sports - whatever. If you are not comfortable, you are free to keep your child at home.

Yep, 16 year old has had their first shot. Totally fine with the 70% efficacy after one shot and wearing a mask. He's a sophmore so I know junior/seniors can definitely get vaccinated.

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Anonymous wrote:The virus doesn't care if you think it's time to move on. It doesn't care if you're tired of wearing a mask and social distancing. And it sure as hell doesn't care about what you think you're entitled to.

For the most part, kids will not all be vaccinated until July at best. Yes, it sucks. But every time we've disregarded protocols, the numbers have spiked again - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Spring Break.

Totally false. You have no idea what you’re talking about. And just FYI- many kids in many states are having maskless proms and formals this spring. Does the virus now respect state boundaries?

No, they haven't spiked after holidays. Look at the stats. What HAS spiked are the amount of people posting, "Just WAIT TWO WEEKS AFTER *holiday/break/trip* and our numbers will SPIKE"

and then...nothing...crickets.


Yes, covid is dangerous and we are in a pandemic, but if anything 2020 has taught me that life is uncertain, washing hands and mask wearing works and if you are okay with being in your basement and skipping social events, you most likely were pre-pandemic as well. For the teenagers, let them have prom. My son's school is hosting an outdoor one with only students allowed on campus. You can do it safely and let the milestone happen. If if your child won't miss a prom? Well, they may be as introverted or as anti-social as you, but that doesn't mean the rest of the school is as well.

+1. You have met yet another DCUM poster who is cheering for the virus, because she can't stand the thought of having her little Johnnie miss the prom (and Johnnie's pretty pissed about it too), so better that it just be cancelled.