Yeah, it's trash. The fact that the modern prom is high school's like pinnacle event is telling of how much of a drag high school is.
You'll have plenty of time to go out to dance parties at other points in your life
Don't get why folks would skip it. You really only get 1 prom after growing up with these folks. Drink, dance, fuck, have a little fun.
You'll have plenty of time to go out to dance parties at other points in your life