Is it normal that i don't want to got to my school's freshman ball?

I recently found out that in November, my school will be throwing a "Freshman Ball". My mom is more excited than I am, fussing over my dress, what makeup I'm going to wear, how I'll wear my hair, those kind of stuff. I told her I don't want to go and I'll just study for the exams. She was really confused and then started calling me "abnormal" because I don't want to go. Is it normal?

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  • Boojum

    As a parent, this sort of behavior really annoys me.

    You are not "abnormal". You have your own priorities and preferences, and they don't necessarily match those of your mother.

    As a mature adult, she should understand that, and she should respect your wishes. Since she clearly doesn't, you have to decide if this is a battle worth fighting. Maybe you could go along with her stupid little fantasy about her Disney princess daughter, and then just find a quiet place where you can study?

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  • Nickvey

    dont you just hate mothers that try to live their life through yours. That is what my wife does. she and i were underprivileged and never got to do anything so she compensates by giving her kids everything . poor kids had no say so in their lives. she wasnt happy unless her little darlings made the newspaper at least twice a year. my advice , you only live once , go to the prom hang out for an hour or two. no date? ask a skinny guy to arm wrestle. he will think you are the coolest kid at school. life is just a simulation anyway , none of this is real

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  • Pumpurrnickel

    Completely normal. You just don't want to go, and you have exams coming up. The logical decision is to study.

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  • KateJ01

    Of course it’s normal, you will have your own preferences and you don’t have to feel the need to be so social ally the time.

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  • Algum

    I agree too. Once in highschool, doing things your mother's way when it clashes against what makes you look acceptable to other kids your age shouldn't happen. I also understand how school dances and such can be intimidating to some kids and the parent should not force them to do that if the kid doesn't feel ready or comfortable. And that's even more understandable when the kid is only a freshman.

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  • mathewdavis133

    Your mom is probably just upset that you don't want to go.
    But that doesn't mean your abnormal. She can't force you to do something that you don't want to do, just talk to her about it and maybe she'll understand why you choose not to go.

    I do think it is rude for your mom to call you something evil like that.

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  • Murun

    I hated school social events. My parents never forced me to go to any. Yours shouldn't do either.

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  • rayb12

    Its your life not hers. She is abnormal for not supporting your wishes. How rude.

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  • You should just go and try it out.

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