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Proms are a great way for the kids to socialize with their friends, to have some harmless romance and generally have a very good time. A lot of planning and re-planning goes on since long before when the prom actually begins. But recently, kids complaining about their parents wanting to supervise their prom party have become a common sight. It is understandable that they will complain about this because they want their freedom and most are uncomfortable at the idea of their parents being present at the prom party. There have been a lot of prom related mishaps recently and this has effected a kind of panic attack in parents. These incidents have also made parents more aware of what might be going on at prom parties. So they are now keener on supervising these prom parties to make sure that nothing goes wrong. There are several dangers to leave these prom parties unsupervised and many parents are only just waking up to the full range of possibilities. There have been many cases of teenagers getting caught while driving under the influence of alcohol. There have been arrests based on suspected and evident substance abuse at the party. Drugs have become a major threat to the teens of our society. In addition to this, there have been reports sexual assault and many other such problems. Hence, it is quite understandable that there are parents all over the country who are worried about the safety of their kids when they are going to the prom parties. This is why parents are insisting on supervising the prom parties. What the parents can do to make this better: This situation is always a bit tricky to handle with your kids because they will not take this lying down. They may easily see it as an invasion of their privacy, an effort to police them around and many other things. Please keep in mind that these teens are just entering their rebellious youth and you will need a lot of patience and small steps to get some cooperation out of them. Start the talk by raising the issue of safety at the prom party in a soft manner, do not make them feel as if they are being interrogated. Tell them about the various news stories you have been hearing, explain to them that you are worried about them. But whatever you do, do not nag them or become repetitive. Instead approach it step by step at every opportune moment. Slowly break to them the proposal of 'being' at the prom party and immediately mention that you will only be on the fringes and will not interfere in what they are doing. You have to listen to them as well, they need to be heard. Put their doubts at rest; make them feel close instead of pushing them away with harsh word. Instead of declaring that you will be there, ask them what they think. Discuss it openly with them and with enough effort you can preserve the peace at home and still supervise the prom party.
A loving mother, photographer, and home business owner, Elaine Lynn has great passion for fashion and writes and comments on prom dresses and bridesmaids dresses. She lives in Pennsylvania.
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