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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is anyone else completely over and done with how complicated (and downright hazardous) Homecoming has become? My kid is at Whitman in MCPS, which had it this weekend, but I’m guessing the formula is pretty much the same in other nearby schools (some pretty awful dresses for the girls (and I’m no clothing prude), dinner, monuments for photos, afterparty). My DC is totally extroverted and loves being social but even they say it’s just too much. Yet, they also feel compelled to participate. And now I’m seeing all the photos of their friends on Instagram, many of which really should come down (obvious drinking). It’s all just so very…not good. I guess I'm part of the problem for supporting their participation, but I'm no where as supportive as other parents (organizing party buses, hosting an afterparty with alcohol, etc.) Perhaps I'm just a killjoy, but I was so relieved at 12.30 on Saturday night when DC was home and it was over for another year. Just a vent I guess, but I am curious if others feel the same way I do.[/quote]

I hear you! Can you say it loud and clear for the folks in the back. It has gotten ridiculous these days. My child doesn't participate. She is not interested. Total introvert that would rather have a get together with her introvert friends. They organize themselves, a group of 4 friends and had a great time together for sleep over at my house. They went to the movies Friday night instead of the homecoming game which she believes is too loud and out of control for her. Saturday, they went to the museums and then later for dinner. They had pictures and lots of fun in their own way. She is making memories with her close friends. If your child is not interested in the HoCo craziness, let them choose how to go about it. High school is all what they make of it. Don't let peer pressure reel you all in. 
I hear you and I totally feel you! [/quote]

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