Homeschool Prom

[Rebekah]

Fun! Just thought I'd share:

DALLAS -- The day Michelle Zeledon's parents informed her they would begin home schooling, she thought her life was over.

What about homecoming? she asked. And prom? What about everything that makes high school high school?

Zeledon, 17, of Arlington, certainly did not picture herself at a downtown Dallas hotel Saturday night, wearing a long plum-colored dress, her hair swept up, ready to spend the night dancing at her prom.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/04...#storylink=cpy

Personally, I think it's a great idea to have events like these so that homeschool kids can experience these traditions.

[skater]

When I started homeschooling my first child, you wouldn't believe how many people said, "What about the prom?" And that was when she was 5 years old . Interestingly, its just not such a huge issue now that she's a senior. She goes to ballroom dances on a regular basis and actually dances. Contrast that with what most students did at my prom, and these ballroom dances are so much more.

There is a homeschool prom she may go to next month, but its not as big a deal as everyone predicted. All the amazing opportunities and things she's been able to do throughout her student years are just so much better than that one prom night she may have experienced with school. Still, I agree that its nice that there are proms for homeschoolers.

[MidnightCry]

Personally, I think it's a great idea to have events like these so that homeschool kids can experience these traditions.

There are some cultural "traditions" that don't need to be experienced.

[Rebekah]

There are some cultural "traditions" that don't need to be experienced.

Okay, I understand where you are coming from, but I liked the way this prom was handled. The students got to take dance lessons beforehand, and the event was attended by many parents as chaperones. The pictures accompanying the article reminded me of the "Sweetheart Banquet" that I participated in at the Christian school I attended.

What's different?

Some differences do exist between high school and home-school proms.

Quotes from Scripture are sprinkled throughout the room, and a prayer precedes dinner. No king or queen is crowned.

And the dress code is a tad more strict.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/04...#storylink=cpy

Anyway, I just think it sounded like a fun event. Homeschool students have a wide variety of activities that they can be involved in and this is just another opportunity for those who might enjoy it. Those who want to attend, and whose parents are okay with it can...if not, that's okay, too. As with anything, it is up to the parents to vet whether or not they feel an activity is appropriate.

[skater]

There are some cultural "traditions" that don't need to be experienced.

Many homeschool proms have very little to do with the cultural prom tradition.

[Acts5:41]

The night of my prom, my soon to be husband and I were plotting our elopement.

[hsmommy]

There are 6 grads in the group. She is the only girl. Since the guys didn't have much of an opinion on colors, food, etc., she did most of the choosing. She has a beautiful dress which she scooped from a 2nd hand shop (new with tags still on it) for $25. It all hand-beaded with sort of a medieval look to it. Unfortunately, she & the guys went paintballing last weekend. She is sporting all sorts of bruises which will show when she wears her dress. She doesn't mind, & is kind of proud of them, but I suspect that when she's 30ish & viewing her grad pictures, she might feel differently. LOL. We're having a catered meal & a dance afterwards. Our home school groups, which is about 20 families, holds a dance about once a month. There is a dress code, & only ballroom type dancing. Sometimes we do a potluck too. Without fail, the grads choose to do the same thing for their grad or prom. The only real change is the upgraded dress code.

It's going to be a lot of fun.

Lorna

[skater]

There are 6 grads in the group. She is the only girl. Since the guys didn't have much of an opinion on colors, food, etc., she did most of the choosing. She has a beautiful dress which she scooped from a 2nd hand shop (new with tags still on it) for $25. It all hand-beaded with sort of a medieval look to it. Unfortunately, she & the guys went paintballing last weekend. She is sporting all sorts of bruises which will show when she wears her dress. She doesn't mind, & is kind of proud of them, but I suspect that when she's 30ish & viewing her grad pictures, she might feel differently. LOL. We're having a catered meal & a dance afterwards. Our home school groups, which is about 20 families, holds a dance about once a month. There is a dress code, & only ballroom type dancing. Sometimes we do a potluck too. Without fail, the grads choose to do the same thing for their grad or prom. The only real change is the upgraded dress code.

It's going to be a lot of fun.

Lorna

That sounds very nice. My kids do the ballroom dancing too. Even my 10 year old . Its very nice because its a way to socialize without awkwardness. I think its helped my daughter deal with the young men at community college. She's not afraid of them, and she knows how young women deserve to be treated.