What is this phenomenon of "school proms"
("Proms special", Courier, July 16)?
I look at the photos and see ostentation, oneupmanship, lack of social conscience, drain on parents' finances and total obscenity in these times of global famine.
Remember Band Aid? What about The Cars' "Who's gonna drive you home tonight". I am sure helicopters, double-decker buses and stretch limos were not on the agenda!
Is this condoned by their teachers?
What do the young adults think who are at this moment setting out overseas on voluntary service in the Third World, as they see this extravagance by their peers when they have been frugally saving to "make a difference".
Surely there is another path to follow. A simple celebration without expense for all, regardless of circumstances.
Am I a fuddy-duddy, a Victor Meldrew? Is it me?
(Mrs) Angela SutcliffeThe full article contains 151 words and appears in Evening Courier newspaper.
