Prom, being a tradition around this time of year, is usually the most important event of a senior’s year. For Malcolm Pichon, his senior prom will be remembered by not only himself, but by his mother as well.
This New Orleans’ Salmen High School senior had to ask his date two times before she said yes. At first she thought it was merely a joke, but after being asked for a second time Mrs. Pichon decided to accompany her son to his senior prom. His idea for asking this particular person came about from the fact that his mother was a teen mom and had dropped out of school. Therefore, this meant no prom for her.
After twenty years, the Pichon mother was able to attend a senior prom. The rest of the family supported this action. Then came that day to take pictures and help her get ready. Dressing up in her daughter's prom dress and taking pictures with her son dressed up in a tuxedo, Pichon nearly fell to tears multiple times. Malcolm figured that since he was leaving for college soon, this would be the perfect opportunity to give his mom the memory of a lifetime.
The Pichon family represents the true love of a family. Bonding is an important part of a well-rounded relationship. Friendships tend to come and go, yet family will always be there. You can’t pick and choose who your family can be, but you can choose what kind of foundation to have with them.
Even more important than general family relationships is a parent and child’s. A parent must show their child that they love them on a daily basis. Yet it is also important for a child to do the same. Families don’t typically realize how hurtful their actions can be. Yet it's the loving actions that are remembered for a lifetime.
By: Becky Welc
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