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How To Get Your Teen Ready For The School Dance

by Team Scary Mommy
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It’s school dance season! Before you set your little boy free, remind him of the ground rules — mainly, don’t be a jerk. Remember his superhero pajamas? Now he’s in a suit? Where did the time go? Now I’m lucky if he’ll snap a selfie with me. Welp, your little superhero is ready to dance the night away…or look at his phone while some kids dance. Who knows what the cool kids do, anyway? Just make sure he showers first with Axe Gold, so he doesn’t embarrass his “bae.”

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