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When it comes to your teen's prom budget:

by MOMSTERjocelyn

Total number of votes: 142

I'm fronting him as much cash as I possibly can -- he's my kid and it's a once-in-a-lifetime night.	52.1%
We're going 50/50 on expenses.	33.8%
He's pretty much on his own, which I made clear early on.	14.1%

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By: Tgorham 5 months ago

I told my kids that I would pay for Senior Prom only. If they wanted to go their junior year, that would be their expense.

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By: Jasper 5 months ago

I told my son that if I am paying for prom, he will agree to a cap on the expense. He does work PT, but he knew he couldn't cover prom. He had no problem with my guildlines. I paid for the tux, flowers and the dinner before prom. I know it is not as expensive for boys as it is for girls. The tux was about $120. You can't find a dress for that price. My daughter is 12, so I better start saving. Ugh...

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By: Ankhesena 5 months ago

We figure about $200 for prom, tux, dinner, flowers, tickets. Its expensive, but its a more "adult" function for them. They have to dress up and use the manners they've been taught. It's a great experience before the bigger step, graduation!

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By: chjmk40 5 months ago

I play it by ear, within reason. There are unexpected expenses and my girls chip in for their part to cover the things I can't.

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By: eightsenuf 5 months ago

My boys aren't interested in the prom. One thinks it is a waste of money...the other doesn't have a girlfriend and doesn't dance. If they wanted to go they would have to foot the bill anyways. I think it is overrated and has gotten way too expensive.