Prom promises.

A funny thing happened the other day. I actually knew what I was talking about. An issue came up with my son. I explained to him my reservations about the details and gave him my honest, gut-felt mother instinct. He listened to me, rather reluctantly, but he did listen. The next day, at school, he found out that I really did have the right instinct about this particular situation. He came home and told me all about it. With the prom just around the corner, there are opportunities for young people to be dependable and mature or there are chances to confused. As dates are formed and couples decided, dresses are chosen and tux are fitted, some will be left with an empty feeling because of poor choices. Girls promise to go with someone, just to have a date lined up, then a better suiter comes along and they back out with the first choice. Guys break-up with their girl because they hear about another girl who doesn't have a date and they would rather take her. As I explained my concerns to my son about all this nonsense I made it clear that part of growing up is sticking with a decision made, unless of course it is unsafe or wrong, especially in the case of prom plans. Being mature enough to stay with your date plans and caring enough about being known for your ability to walk through the temptation of greener grass yard. As I listened to my son's information about date plans broken and promises changed for some of his friends, I know he heard the message himself. Be a big enough man to keep your promises and a big enough woman to keep your date to the prom, even when Mr. Hunk becomes available.