Never had heard of the matric farewell before. That's quite elaborate similar to what the girls here do. And most guys have it easy. A rental and the cost of the limo or ride plus corsage.
I personally felt prom was fun, but not quite deserving of all the drama that led up to it.
You sound like quite a fun and not overbearing mother. There are far too many who try to put a bubble around their children and do not let them make their own decisions. I would assume your daughter feels comfortable talking about things that some other young adults would never dare bring up.
You have a beautiful daughter and letting her express herself through her own free spirit is definitely something many parents seem to suppress these days.
Tip of the hat to you @onetree :)
Thank you! Yes my daughter does speak to me about what I assume to be most things. Unfortunately we have to let our kids bump their heads while they are still in a safe place to learn. The world can be unforgiving.