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Should I go to commencement (graduation) to please my parents?
I'm a senior in high school, and I'm going to be graduating from high school and from a community college with an Associates Degree (Hard to explain how- It's like a double credit program). My commencement (where you walk across the stage and get the degree) is this Saturday, and my parents really want me to go. However, I don't want to go because I hate large crowds, long speeches and etc. I don't want to be selfish because I know this is important to them, but at the same time I feel like I should be able to decide if I want to go or not. I feel that because I was the one who did all the work to graduate, I shouldn't feel guilty for not going. Should I go to commencement to make them happy, or should I skip it like I originally planned?
Also, before someone throws out "they paid for you to go", it was free. It was through a privately-funded program for high school students in my area.
2 Answers
- Precious GemLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You should go because you earned the right to walk across the stage and receive
your diploma. It will make your parents proud and it won't hurt you to think of someone besides yourself. Congrats on your achievement. I imagine no one just handed your education to you did they?
- Shelli LLv 61 decade ago
It's definitely not about money. It's so easy to please your parents and go to the commencement ceremony. One day out of your life and for them a memory of a lifetime. Parents have about 18-20 years raising you and living with you. Then you spend the rest of your life with your newly found friends, etc. It doesn't take an Einstein to realize this is a turning point in your life. The commencement service itself is not life threatening to you so go for it. Making someone happy is a key component in maturity. It says it's not all about you but what you can do for others. All that goes around comes around. Smile and the whole world will smile with you. Congratulations!
