Take the 2-minute tour ×  As Prom season quickly approaches,
I've begun to wonder about who will ask my daughter. In
particular, should I be expecting someone to ask me for
permission before they go with my daughter, or do I have no say
in the matter? She's a high school junior (16 years old, 3rd
year of high school)  Back when I took my date to prom, I asked
her father for permission. Is this still expected in the modern
era?  I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, California
share|improve this question What country are you in? It could
impact the answers. In the US - at this point - I think you'd be
lucky if someone asks before they can marry your daughter....but
I'd be shocked if it happened for a junior prom. –  Rob P. Jan
18 '13 at 12:50 It'd be nice if he did, but I don't think that's
the norm anymore. A bit of a relic from a few generations ago.
–  DA01 Jan 18 '13 at 18:39  3 Answers 3  up vote 10 down vote
accepted  I don't think this is the "norm" per se. Neither of my
prom dates ever asked my parents p