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Question for Parents, Graduation Parties, a mile stone of life or a Privilege?
Graduating High School? It's a requirement for life we all know that. But do you think when a teenager graduates HS, should they have a "Graduation Party"? Or is this a privilege for them to have a party.
Personally, I never got a party and I think it is a milestone of life, the first step to adulthood; a right of passage, to graduate HS and have a party symbolizes that right of passage.
What do you think?
A friend of mine, her ex husband is a real piece of work, first he was all for having the party for his ONLY REAL child, But now because she wants to use the money she has saved all through out her life in her savings to buy a car to get to her "NEW" job. He is now saying to graduate is a requirement, (I agree) but, to have a party is just being a spoiled little brat. First off, the party was her mom's idea, (my Friend) and he was all for it. She (the graduate) thinks it’s a hassle and doesn't want to deal with it?
What are your thoughs on that also?
Just a little more information on the "Party". It is a back yard party, just close friends and family are invited.
It basically comes down to the dad is being an ***. He doesn't want to hand over her bank account so she can go buy a car to get to her new job. Which by the way she earned the right to have. She is a Cosmotologits. and will have her State License in 6 weeks. She spent three years in High school studying for this. and Her father doesn't like the idea. He wants her to do something else in life.
Basically do you think the dad is being an ***?
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
yes the dads being a pig. its her life not his. i dont think partys are that important but ive never had one so i dont know...
- teresathegreatLv 71 decade ago
Everyone has a right to celebrate their accomplishments, so certainly a teen has the right to celebrate their graduation, and it;s not unreasonable for the parents to grant the teen a modest gift to mark the occassion.
HOW they celebrate involves more than that, though. The parents certainly aren't required to spend hundreds of dollars on an elaborate party. A simple backyard barbecue for a few friends, family, and neighbors would be appropriate. Some teens receive a car or a trip abroad as a graduation present, but that certainly shouldn't be expected in all families - a simple gift or card from the parents would be appropriate.
For most students, the school-sponsored grad night is the real celebration, allowing them to celebrate with their friends and classmates.
Frankly, the father in this scenario is being a grouch, the teen has a right to spend her hard-earned savings any way she wants, and they all need to be more realistic about the size and scope of this party.
- 1 decade ago
A party is a privelege or choice, not a requirement. (That's why it's a party, and not "work")
If the graduate doesn't want a party, that should be the end of the story. No party. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Just make sure she still sends out announcements. It's the only way to cash in.
- _Lv 51 decade ago
How is a party a right? it's definately a priviledge!
I only ever had one party in my life. My 13th birthday party and I hated it. I say if your child behaves and you can afford it, have a going away party for the one last time when they get to see their friends before college.
