Promposals Are Fun—Until They’re Not. Here’s How to Help Your Teen Handle the Pressure

Promposals—the viral, often over-the-top way teens ask each other to prom—can be creative and sweet. But for many teens, they also bring a ton of stress: the pressure to impress, fear of rejection, comparison on social media, and even financial strain. Some teens love the attention. Others feel totally overwhelmed. And that’s okay. Your job as a parent? Normalize the nerves, don’t push participation, and help them see that social media is only part of the picture. Whether your teen wants to go big, stay low-key, or skip prom altogether, the goal is the same: help them feel supported and grounded. Prom isn’t a test of popularity or self-worth—it’s just one night. 💬 Would your teen want a big promposal or skip the hype altogether? #TeenMentalHealth #PromposalPressure #ParentingTeens #EndOfYearEvents #SocialMediaStress #PromSeason