Is Prom Worth It?

This is a link to an article that I would like you to read about the cost of Prom for the average family.
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/25/what-families-are-spending-on-prom-night/
 
After reading the article and based on your personal opinion, answer these questions.

• Have you ever gone to a prom? Do plan to attend one in the future someday?
• Is prom something you look forward to? Why or why not?
• Is prom worth the money? How much would you be willing to spend on prom?
• Is it worth the social anxieties — what to wear, how to ask, who to go with and where to sit?
• Is prom at your school getting more and more elaborate each year, whether because of over-the-top “prom-posals” or expensive outfits or lavish after-parties?
• Why do you think prom night is such a strong school tradition all across the country?