Prom Problems
The first paragraph empathizes with a guy who had good intentions of doing something nice for a friend but ended up depleting his savings for an unfortunate purpose. It acknowledges the sadness of the situation where the guy’s efforts were manipulated to make another person jealous. However, the paragraph then transitions to a broader topic, expressing the author’s desire to discuss the evolving nature of high school proms.
In the second paragraph, the focus shifts to the author’s perspective on high school proms. The author considers the expectations surrounding proms, such as renting limousines, expensive dinners, and photography expenses, as excessive for a high school dance. The paragraph emphasizes that prom should not lead to a significant financial burden for individuals. It advocates for a more reasonable approach, such as driving a simple car and dining at an affordable local Italian restaurant, as a more sensible and practical choice for prom-goers.