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Wow, I really don't get all of the animosity toward this girl.
A few years ago when I first heard about it, I thought it was a little over the top. But now I think it is rather sweet. why not let young people enjoy something a little special. Its one thing if she was forcing him to do it, but it sounds like the son WANTS to do this too. I googled this to see what some of this was about and it just seems sweet, and fun, and everyone enjoys it.
When I was up last night at 2 am feeding my twins, I had an idea that perhaps he could take her to a pizza place and see if they could spell out Prom with the pepperoni (or whatever toppings they like), or have a pizza delivered to her home with the same? That would be not public and sweet.
I thought about this after and realized it is not bad to do these things for a girl who expect it. Why? Because it is their innocent years and soon they will be on their own and beleive me this will be the furthest kind of worries from their lives. So why not enjoy it? I now wish we had these special "proposals" in my teen years where we were lucky enough just to be asked.
With all the negative media out there on teen pregnancy and bullying, is really refreshing to see something positive and innocent like this. And a mother that cares about not only her son but his girlfriend too.
. . . the whole concept was over the top and ridiculous, that the girl sounds like an attention-whooah, . . . your son . . . a kiss-arse who gives in to petulant demands like hers. . . .
Some people are too jaded and too jealous to believe that a sweet young couple could possibly deserve to have anything more special than what they had.
Young, innocent romance is a beautiful thing! There is nothing ridiculous, petulant, or demanding about wanting to ask OR to be asked out with a sweet gesture.
If more young men were this thoughtful, the world would be a much sweeter place.
I thought about this after and realized it is not bad to do these things for a girl who expect it. Why? Because it is their innocent years and soon they will be on their own and beleive me this will be the furthest kind of worries from their lives. So why not enjoy it? I now wish we had these special "proposals" in my teen years where we were lucky enough just to be asked.
With all the negative media out there on teen pregnancy and bullying, is really refreshing to see something positive and innocent like this. And a mother that cares about not only her son but his girlfriend too.
THANKS for your thoughts and opinions, laina! It is nice that people like you (and some others on here) appreciate a young, innocent romance and a caring attitude.
How is doing what you are told thoughtful? It's the opposite of thoughtful. It requires no thought.
No one told him what to do. He did something sweet that he THOUGHT that his gf would like. HE thought of several sweet ideas--on his own. You really should have READ what I wrote before you posted. Some people post things that are are not true and it misleads others that have not read the entire thread.
Some people were very negative and, possibly, even purposefully misleading in their posts. They didn't seem to notice this was a thread about voting for an idea or proffering a new one. They just used their negativity to try to change this into a debate of some sort. This shows their nature.
Last edited by Justin Time; 04-15-2013 at 09:30 AM..
I like the fortune cookie idea. The whole thing is sweet. I love it.
Thanks, srjth! I liked that idea too. One of his friends used the fortune cookie idea, so he used his drink idea. He said that he wanted something original (that was not already done--to his knowledge).
You, like the majority of readers, are nice and see this as a sweet gesture. This shows your nature. Kind and generous people can see romantic gestures without jealousy, just as beautiful people can see beauty everywhere. MOST people are inherently kind and like to see these thoughtful gestures.
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THANKS again to all of the people who took the time to read, to vote, and to give their thoughts about my son's ideas.
No one told him what to do. He did something sweet that he THOUGHT that his gf would like. HE thought of several sweet ideas--on his own. You really should have READ what I wrote before you posted. Some people post things that are are not true and it misleads others that have not read the entire thread.
Oh, the irony.
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Originally Posted by Justin Time
My son would like to invite his girlfriend to Prom in a creative, but inexpensive way.
She knows they are going, but she wants to be asked in a special way.
That is what is irritating a lot of folks. It's just so bratty. "Ask me in a special way!"
Please.
At any rate, it's over. He kissed her butt, she's happy, now maybe she'll put out. End of story.
No one told him what to do. He did something sweet that he THOUGHT that his gf would like. HE thought of several sweet ideas--on his own. You really should have READ what I wrote before you posted. Some people post things that are are not true and it misleads others that have not read the entire thread.
Some people were very negative and, possibly, even purposefully misleading in their posts. They didn't seem to notice this was a thread about voting for an idea or proffering a new one. They just used their negativity to try to change this into a debate of some sort. This shows their nature.
Let's revisit your OP, shall we.
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Originally Posted by Justin Time
She knows they are going, but she wants to be asked in a special way.
How, specifically, did she convey her desire to be asked in a special way?
The impetuous for this seems to have come from her, not from him. It appears to be her thoughts motivating this action, not his.
Get it?
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It's a Cinderella Story. Don't be jealous.
There is nothing ridiculous, petulant, or demanding about wanting to ask OR to be asked out with a sweet gesture. 
Romance is wonderful!
What thread were you reading?
He did something sweet that he THOUGHT that his gf would like. HE thought of several sweet ideas--on his own. You really should have READ what I wrote before you posted. Some people post things that are are not true and it misleads others that have not read the entire thread. 
Sweet!
Kind and generous people can see romantic gestures without jealousy, just as beautiful people can see beauty everywhere. MOST people are inherently kind and like to see these thoughtful gestures.
