Book for a HS graduate, to be given with cash.....
Anne
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Comments (12)The wording "gift expected" really strikes me as UGLY. We gave our two (one left) who graduated parties to celebrate them--not to collect gifts. Yes it is wonderful when people feel inspired to give something but "expected" NEVER; not at my home anyway. Sadly I understand I am in the minority and that has always made the invitation list difficult. We invited people who were there at important junctures in their 18 years, and some of those were so long ago..well expecting a gift is just not what it is about. Thanking them for their part in raising up this child was the point...we were celebrating together. It is so sad how America has lost focus on what is important!! Around here group parties are becoming more and more common. The belief is 90% of those attending would attend both separate parties if they were held, so why not combine!! In the rare case where an invited guest only knows one of the students WHY would you feel obligated to give a card or gift?? That makes no sense!! Don't sign their book and they won't even know you were there!!! Graduates/friends attempt to hit all the parties, because they want everyone to come to theirs. The gift they bring or not is usually reflected in how close they are to the guest of honor. It should be about what your son WANTS to give and what he/you can afford. Not what is "expected"!!!...See MoreUseful HS/College Classes
Comments (19)21% of college majors are in the field of business. I am observing that the majority of above posters have taken a business course. As most of you know, I am a newly-retired HS business teacher. Mostly all the business subjects I have taken in HS/college helped me earn $$$. If I didn't pursue teaching, I could have gone into many other fields such as finance, retailing, and law. HS students can never go wrong majoring in business or taking a business course as an elective (if they can fit it into their schedule). Also, many courses are offered nights in continuing ed. for a nominal fee (given at your library or HS)....See MoreNeed college graduation gift idea for step-daughter.
Comments (25)Hi Kids, Thanks for starting this thread, saramynn. We also have a graduation in May, and have been trying to come up with somthing as a gift. When I think of a graduation gift I like to think of something that will have meaning to the graduate throught the years and remind them of their accomplishments each time they see it. That being said, I'm not crazy about a gift of technology just because of it's short life span. Money is always a safe bet but does not have that personal touch. I think I like sherrmanns idea of the Waterford crystal. Even if it was a smaller piece and then give an additional gift of cash. Thanks Kids, now I have a direction to go in. Good luck to everyone involved in there own quest for the perfect gift! sooey...See MoreIdeas for H.S. graduation gift
Comments (23)these are great ideas. I talked to her mom today (my DD) and she said she's not much of a bag person. She also mentioned what my granddaughter wanted for her 18th birthday, very shortly after her graduation . . . a tattoo! lol. She would get it on her shoulder or some other easily concealed place, and she wants a flower tattoo -- her name is a flower name, (e.g., her name is Rose so she would get a rose tattoo); so it's pretty hard to say it wouldn't be appropriate and lasting. So many bad tattoos out there though . . . will have to talk to her. And of course, the thing I have not done is ask her directly what she wants for her graduation, which I plan to do. She'll probably say money, though . ....See MoreAnne
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