Maybe you’ve been on the town and have seen the hordes of teens dressed to the nines looking rather uncomfortable yet giddy. Or maybe you’re embroiled in it as a parent, shelling out mega bucks and helping your daughter find just the right dress or your son maneuver his first tux. It’s prom time all across America! Once they walk out the door, the worry really starts for a parent. Ease your fears with these practical tips from Erika Katz, author of “Bonding Over Beauty”.
Erika’s Prom Safety tips:
· Get the phone numbers of your child’s prom date and at least 5 friends so you can reach someone. Inform your child, you expect them to answer their cell phones and texts should you call them.
· Give Your Kids a Curfew. There is nothing your kids can do after 2am, that they can’t do before 2am. It’s not a trust issue, it’s a safety issue. Do you really want your kids roaming around after 2am?
· Remind your child that everyone has a camera. With cameras hidden everywhere, it is so important your child realizes not to behave in public in a way that might cause them shame if it ended up on youtube.
· Colleges can take away what they have offered. A college acceptance can be revoked for illegal behavior and for getting expelled from high school. Prom night is not Vegas. What happens on Prom night could jeopardize their future.
What other Prom safety tips can you share with us? We look forward to your advice!
