How can we make Teens stand out?

"bunny-gypsy;c-16751310" wrote:

"Movotti;c-16749295" wrote:

A more generic school dance, as opposed to a prom would be better.
Even better still, would be a school dance that you can rename to whatever you want, and set a dress code, and set the music style, and choose the venue, decorate the way you want it. Choose between a dj or a live band, choose if you want any competitions or awards, or speeches.

I guess?
As long as it’s something special.

You could make it be whatever you want it to be.
My point is that a school dance doesn't mean the same thing to everyone, so everyone should get the option to make it as they want it to be.

In Latin American and Hispanic cultures, quinceneras were historically originally like “coming out” parties for girls when they are of age.

coming out parties mean something totally different here.

(Like... debutante parties, sort of?)

Historically, we had debutante balls, not parties for individuals. Usually an event at which to dance, practice your manners, and show off the young ladies of the district. Guys had a role in it, as escorts to the debutantes. They had to be able to dance and practice their manners too.

It’s like a time to celebrate the transition and is a preparation time for womanhood and (historically) was to prepare to become a future wife or something like that. Sometimes it was a religious thing and can take place at church as well.

Riiiight
What do guys get to do to celebrate their transition?

the birthday girl would dance with her father and stuff.

Why?
This is really quite different to my culture.
Why wouldn't she dance with her mother? What about her boyfriend? Her brothers and sisters? Her granny?

My family didn’t follow all of the traditions as much, though we still celebrated it as a very important and more involved big, somewhat formal birthday party.

Aussie traditions often involve a yard-glass, and eventually a hangover for your 18th
Sometimes it's a repeat event for your 21st.

About the only big thing that happens to some kids here, is if their folks have money, they might get a car for their 16th. It's your 18th (and/or 21st) that's the big deal.