05-21-2008, 01:51 PM
So, my son will be graduating high school at the end of the month. We have already received two invitations to graduation parties from two of his friends' families. We'll probably have a party for him next month as well, and he'll invite the dozen or so kids he's been closest with over the past few years. Now maybe it's just me (and my wife seems to think it is), but I wouldn't expect anyone to bring any type of gift to our party. This is not a birthday which would be his alone among his friends, but rather an occasion where they are all celebrating the same thing. And of course, by extension, I'm wondering if we're expected to bring a gift to the parties he (and probably we) will attend.
So do you think a gift is expected, and if so, what is appropriate? We can't afford hookers and booze for everyone. Cash is probably the best option, but then, how much? I'm talking about for his friends, not for our son. And should there be something for each of his best friends or only if we attend a party thrown of their behalf? This could get costly.
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So do you think a gift is expected, and if so, what is appropriate? We can't afford hookers and booze for everyone. Cash is probably the best option, but then, how much? I'm talking about for his friends, not for our son. And should there be something for each of his best friends or only if we attend a party thrown of their behalf? This could get costly.
Opine away.