A Society Based On Partying?

Every year, the high school parents come together to throw an event for juniors and seniors known as "HD" or Holiday Dance, which is usually held in the top of the Hop theater and is a semi-formal event. Generally people go as dates with one another (although not required), whether as friends or otherwise. A social person myself, I think the event is a great annual tradition meant to bring grades together. Yet, what about the kids that aren't as extroverted? Is the pressure to ask or find a date societies way of forcing kids to socialize? I can understand how it might ostracize certain types of people, and create a separation in status, even though that's the opposite goal for this event. I'm not saying to just stop doing the event, but just to encourage anyone to go to have a fun time with their friends. I think it's sad that sometimes kids don't attend it at least once, even if only for a short time. I think it's incredibly important for those that may be shy to open up or have some fun with friends in a social setting, so they won't have trouble interacting with others for a job or other things. We all know that a large percentage of jobs requires us to be able to interact and network with others, so I think that something as simple as a dance helps build confidence that will be needed later on in life.