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You daughter could have done what I did for the junior prom: ask my best friend to go with me. He was male and gay and we had a blast.
It sounds like your daughter has what is important; a loving mom and intelligence. She will go far! Tell her that the prom is a huge deal for some kids because high school is a high point in their lives. For these people, life goes downhill after high school. Your daughter is probably a late bloomer and has all the wonderful things in life still ahead of her! She can do anything with that kind of intelligence!
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to your dd. I know what it's like not to get asked to the prom or dances in high school.
I know right now it's a big deal to her, but she's a smart girl with a very bright future ahead of her. The prom is small potatoes compared to what she's going to accomplish in her life. Hold on world -- here comes Ali!
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Being in the top 3% is a huge accomplishment!! That is great!
I'm sorry she didn't get asked to the prom. But hopefully the shopping will cheer her up!
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Brains are way better than the prom anyday ... of course tell that to a 16 (or so) year old! If this comes up as a problem next year just have her go with a group of friends - prom, at least in my area, has turned into more of a group of friends getting together than a boy / girl thing. Or encourage her to ask a guy friend! Many of the boys are just as shy and not able to find dates themselves!
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Thanks everyone!! We had a really fun day. I took her and her friend shopping at an outlet mall out of town and then we had dinner and got home late (late enough to miss all the girls leaving in their fluffy prom dresses ). She seemed to have a good time so I hope the worst is behind us.
I am very proud of her. But to clarify mhender....they haven't announced National Merit finalists yet...they don't do that until the fall.... but I actually don't think she'll make that. That is only the top 14000 or so out of the 1.4 million, and I don't think her scores will put her there. But she will get a National Merit commendation (I think anyway) But anyway...we're very proud of her!!
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Good for you for distracting a girl who's down with some shopping. That is a SURE way to pick those spirits back up. I hope it did and I Hope you guys had a great time together
AND WHOA NELLY what an accomplishment and honor for her! That is GREAT news. She must be so happy....and you so proud. Please give her a pat on the back from us!
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I have to say that a good ole shopping trip can help alleviate any doldrums she may have been experiencing.
Congrats to her on her high PSAT score~~top 3% is amazing!!! Please let her know how proud of her we all are.
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Okay....may I say that MY daughter didn't go to prom last year, her jr. year either!! And, the guy she went this year is her FRIEND only. She flat isn't interested in a serious relationship...and hasn't ever been! So, tell your dd not to be sad....because LOTS of girls don't go..and those that do, don't always have that Cinderella story behind it!!
(And, of course, a HUGE congratulations on the other!!)
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I didn't get asked to my junior prom, either...heck, I never even got asked out by a boy in my high school at all. I was painfully shy (back then...not now...L.OL)...too shy to even go stag. Then in my senior year, I was engaged to a guy from my church and we went together...in a borrowed dress that I absolutely hated...and I don't remember much about that prom, either. I'm sure she'll get asked next year and even if she doesn't, I hope she dresses up and goes anyway!
Congratulations on her climbing into the top 3%....THAT is awesome!
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Assure her the senior one will be better! AND, I know it's kind of late, but at ours, a bunch of girls went stag and had a blast. Trust me, in the bunch were some popular girls who turned down dates to do this.
You are such a wonderful mom to do this for her. In the big scheme, the Jr. prom isn't a big deal. Especially when you consider the absolutely bright future she has! Talk about outshining them! Those boys will be eating out of her hand soon enough. They are just too young and immature to know a true gem when they see it.
My thoughts as well!!
And I see now that you guys had a great time!! yay for you!!