Wilson HS Homecoming Dance

[Anonymous]

DS has a date for Wilson's homecoming dance. We are not sure what is expected at such dances. I assume this is not a tux/corsage/limo type of deal. I'm thinking a nice suit and dinner beforehand. Any advice?

[Anonymous]

You need to take your cue from DS. He will know what is expected and if he doesn't, he needs to find out.

[Anonymous]

Search old instagram posts for Wilson students from homecoming last year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to take your cue from DS. He will know what is expected and if he doesn't, he needs to find out.

This. your child is in HS. Time to step back and let child live his life, problems and mistakes included

[Anonymous]

DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

[Anonymous]

as your high-school age son's mom, it is your duty to ruin his life, right? So ruffled shirt tux it is!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

Thanks! After talking to his friends, he suggested a sport coat and dress pants which sounds about right.

For those of you suggesting that I park my helicopter, I asked my son about this before coming to DCUM and his response was a look of surprise followed by saying he didn't know. Had I not mentioned anything to him, he likely would have shown up in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Luckily, his friends seemed to be better prepared.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

Thanks! After talking to his friends, he suggested a sport coat and dress pants which sounds about right.

For those of you suggesting that I park my helicopter, I asked my son about this before coming to DCUM and his response was a look of surprise followed by saying he didn't know. Had I not mentioned anything to him, he likely would have shown up in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Luckily, his friends seemed to be better prepared.

then you do not understand. you did not save your son, you one more time prevented him from experiencing life as a growing young man, which may include making mistakes and learning. if he showed up in shorts and flip flops he would have quickly learned a valuable lesson. now he just learned that his mom is there to pave the way for him and that he does not have to worry. you should have parked the helicopter around 6th grade

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

Thanks! After talking to his friends, he suggested a sport coat and dress pants which sounds about right.

For those of you suggesting that I park my helicopter, I asked my son about this before coming to DCUM and his response was a look of surprise followed by saying he didn't know. Had I not mentioned anything to him, he likely would have shown up in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Luckily, his friends seemed to be better prepared.

then you do not understand. you did not save your son, you one more time prevented him from experiencing life as a growing young man, which may include making mistakes and learning. if he showed up in shorts and flip flops he would have quickly learned a valuable lesson. now he just learned that his mom is there to pave the way for him and that he does not have to worry. you should have parked the helicopter around 6th grade

Hope your son has a good time OP

[Anonymous]

Op, welcome to the world of hypocritical, involved in every aspect of everyone's life DCUM women! They are such an angry (and I suspect, hungry) lot that that can't wait to b h slap anyone at anytime. You are the lucky winner, dingo, ding, ding! To answer your question, my DS wore jeans and a jacket with a tie and a collared shirt, his group wanted to be casual, with a little twist. They did exchange corsages an boutonnieres but that is really something he should discuss with his date. Throw those ideas out and he will hash it around during the day with the group of kids they're are hanging out with. Btw, there is nothing wrong with your asking the question, it is not helicoptering, it is curiosity. Hope your DS has a great time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

Thanks! After talking to his friends, he suggested a sport coat and dress pants which sounds about right.

For those of you suggesting that I park my helicopter, I asked my son about this before coming to DCUM and his response was a look of surprise followed by saying he didn't know. Had I not mentioned anything to him, he likely would have shown up in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Luckily, his friends seemed to be better prepared.

then you do not understand. you did not save your son, you one more time prevented him from experiencing life as a growing young man, which may include making mistakes and learning. if he showed up in shorts and flip flops he would have quickly learned a valuable lesson. now he just learned that his mom is there to pave the way for him and that he does not have to worry. you should have parked the helicopter around 6th grade

If you are not able to answer my questions, please F off. If I wanted a lecture on parenting, I would sign up someplace other than DCUM. I thought that this was a forum for questions, not for rude people to provide unhelpful diatribes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, welcome to the world of hypocritical, involved in every aspect of everyone's life DCUM women! They are such an angry (and I suspect, hungry) lot that that can't wait to b h slap anyone at anytime. You are the lucky winner, dingo, ding, ding! To answer your question, my DS wore jeans and a jacket with a tie and a collared shirt, his group wanted to be casual, with a little twist. They did exchange corsages an boutonnieres but that is really something he should discuss with his date. Throw those ideas out and he will hash it around during the day with the group of kids they're are hanging out with. Btw, there is nothing wrong with your asking the question, it is not helicoptering, it is curiosity. Hope your DS has a great time!

Thanks for the very helpful response. I think we have things worked out now and he is looking forward to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to take your cue from DS. He will know what is expected and if he doesn't, he needs to find out.

Laughing out loud at the notion that this is good advice for all boys in high school dance situations. Honestly, it doesn't help to learn the hard way over and over and over and over again. It really doesn't. Some kids need help with social situations and it is absolutely a parent's job to know when to step in.

[Anonymous]

Wishing the fellow Tiger an awesome homecoming!

Signed,
Wilson Alum

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS wore jeans and a nice shirt last year. Some kids dress up, and if going with a date your son might want to tend toward that end (DS went with friends).

Thanks! After talking to his friends, he suggested a sport coat and dress pants which sounds about right.

For those of you suggesting that I park my helicopter, I asked my son about this before coming to DCUM and his response was a look of surprise followed by saying he didn't know. Had I not mentioned anything to him, he likely would have shown up in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Luckily, his friends seemed to be better prepared.

then you do not understand. you did not save your son, you one more time prevented him from experiencing life as a growing young man, which may include making mistakes and learning. if he showed up in shorts and flip flops he would have quickly learned a valuable lesson. now he just learned that his mom is there to pave the way for him and that he does not have to worry. you should have parked the helicopter around 6th grade

If you are not able to answer my questions, please F off. If I wanted a lecture on parenting, I would sign up someplace other than DCUM. I thought that this was a forum for questions, not for rude people to provide unhelpful diatribes.

You must be new to DCUM then.