by Molly Carter
High school graduates usually embark of one of two journeys: into the world of working for a living, or off to university. Giving an appropriate gift to set them off on the right foot is both thoughtful and practical. Al...read more
High school graduation - the first major milestone in a young adult's life. Most seniors are showered with assorted gifts, from t-shirts to shower gel. Since graduation is such a momentous and significant occasion, the ...read more
by Heather Root
When your high school graduate thinks of their graduation party odds are pretty good that they are thinking of all the "green" they will see in the card box. Typically, not a very good idea... unless you are absolutely po...read more
The tears are being shed, your child's knees are knocking together, and you are letting out a large sigh as you send your graduate off on the magical journey called "life". All you can think about is whether or not you hav...read more
I remember high school very clearly, most of my memories go back to how much I hated it there and the people who went there. Graduation, to say the least, was a goal I couldn't achieve fast enough. I'm sure there are man...read more
by D. Rhode
My parents gave me $2000 when I graduated high school to open a Roth IRA. At the time I wasn't sure what an IRA was, but I was happy to be given $2000 even if I couldn't spend it. Like most parents, my parents wanted m...read more
Money can't buy best graduation gift... As high school seniors prepare to graduate, the buzz around campus is "What are yo getting for graduation?" Senior wishes range from dinner at a local restaurant to breast implant...read more
by Alicia Henry
High school graduation is a time of transition for teenagers. They will be preparing for college or technical school and some may be preparing to enter some aspect of the work force. People often give gifts to offer cong...read more
As I sat through numerous congratulations and hugs from people I may never see again, I realized that graduating from high school wasn't all it was cracked up to be. I spent a lot of time wondering what college was going t...read more
Graduation is a momentous time in a young person's life and whether your favorite graduate is planning on college, entering the workforce or following other ambitions around the world, here are some gift ideas that every g...read more
When I graduated from high school, my "gift table" was a sea of thin envelopes with small amounts of money or checks tucked inside. It wasn't until I went to my best friend's graduation party that I realized some graduated...read more
by Kay Evans
High School Graduation is coming up fast. Thousands of graduates will be ending one phase of their life and about to embark on a new phase. Graduating from high school is an enormous accomplishment. This signals the time h...read more
High school graduates are usually between 16 and 19-the hardest ages to by presents for. Graduation is an enormous accomplishment; a time of excitement, relief and often a tinge of fear for the graduate. Parents, grand-par...read more
I decided that the best source for this piece would actually be ten upcoming high school graduates. The first question I asked was what gifts they hoped they WOULD NOT receive. Here's their responses, beginning with leas...read more
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