How do other families handle the question about prom and school events?

Many homeschool communities organise their own prom or formal dinner. Ours has a brilliant annual ball that the children design and anticipate.

Acknowledge the real loss honestly. There are things about school culture homeschoolers genuinely miss. Acknowledging this creates trust.

Help her create her own milestones. What does she want to mark at 16? Co-create the celebration.

Many homeschooled teenagers connect with schooled friends through social activities outside school hours. Focus on the friendships.