PROMposals?
Remember your hands shaking
as you picked up your brick phone to call and ask your
date to prom? Talk about nerve-racking. Today the
“ask” has become one of the most talked about aspects
of the event. From posting “PROM?” on a roadside
billboard to serenading a classroom full of teenagers
with an original song, the “promposals” become more
extravagant every year. Dads, share your stories about
asking dates to prom to help your son understand all
the nerves are to be expected.
to do’s for guys
helping your son get ready for prom
the clothes
rent a suit or tux
Take your son to get measured for
his tuxedo. There’s a place between
the “I borrowed dad’s tuxedo” and
“I squeezed into Pee-wee Herman’s
tuxedo” look that you should aim for.
give a practical lesson
Teach him how to tie his own tie.
the car
tidy up together
Help him get his car “date-ready.”
Make a morning of it, starting with a
father-son breakfast followed by an intense car cleaning, both inside and out.
be prepared
Make sure he’s got a full tank of gas.
There aren’t many things worse
than being stranded on the side of the
road with a date in the car.
the cash
double check the details
Don’t let him walk out of the house
without his wallet and enough money
for the night. Seems like a no-brainer,
but still it happens all the time. It’s not
a bad idea to give him a credit card in
case of emergencies.
how to be A
gentleman
a mom’s advice:
“It is important for your son to
call the father of his date and
let him know the details of the
night. It is a great idea for the
father to know what time his
daughter will be picked up,
who is driving, where she will
be having dinner, who she
is having dinner with, what
time the dance starts, when
it is over, if there is an activity afterwards and the exact
time he will be bringing her
home. It holds the young man
accountable to take care of his
date throughout the night and
have her safely home on time.”
-Ruthie Carlson
image courtesy of men’s wearhouse
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