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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I kinda get where op is coming from. Sometimes some kids, particularly those with anxiety, need to be pushed a little to get out of their comfort zone. For teens, a parent pushing can also be a convenient scapegoat.

I'd drop the iconic experience stuff and say "hey, I know you said you didn't want to go because of your friend situation. That's your call. I just remember how much you enjoyed the last one. If you went this year and didn't have fun, you can say 'I told you so' to me. But ultimately it's your choice and life will go on either way. Keep me posted on your decision."

And then drop it. No nagging or reminding.[/quote]

OP mentions nothing about anxiety being a problem. If kid had a good time last year, they remember that - but they were with friends last time. Kid is also a junior. There will be another homecoming next year. You been to one homecoming, you've been to them all. It's a dance. Homecoming is supposed to be for alumni "coming home."  If OP's kid's social situation doesn't change in the next few months, I bet they'll be back here with the same angst about prom.

Y'all realize that a rather low percentage of students actually attend these events, right?[/quote]

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