DEAR ABBY: My son is a junior in high school and dating "Lynn," who's a senior. They've been going together for nearly nine months.
Lynn asked my son to go with her to the senior prom. I am unsure about the proper etiquette regarding money. How much of the cost should my son be responsible for?
Keep in mind that it is HER prom. She invited him to be her date. Is it OK for them to split the expenses? My son seems to think he should pay for everything, but I disagree. Please give us some advice, Abby. He's nervous enough as it is! -- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOM
DEAR MOM: Your son should not pay for everything. Even though he was invited, it would be appropriate for him to offer to pay half the cost. They could do it this way: He buys dinner, her corsage, and provides the transportation. She buys the tickets for the prom, his boutonniere and the photographs.