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How to Celebrate a Child’s Graduation (The Fun Way)

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Graduation is one of the biggest events in a growing youngster’s life. Your son or daughter worked their way through the tough challenges of your academic world, and they’re ready to tackle the world as an adult. It’s enough to get any parent feeling emotional.

However, rather than just dabbing the tears away and looking at baby pictures after the graduation ceremony is over, you should be looking for ways to show your child how proud you are of what they’ve accomplished. Here, we’re going to look at some of the fun things that a family can do to celebrate the excitement of graduation.

Have a Photo Shoot

If you want your entire family to remember this event for as long as possible, why not commemorate it with a photoshoot? You can hire a professional photographer for an hour and let your child channel their inner model. You could even get some professional headshots done so that by the time your youngster decides to apply for a job, they have a great picture to include with their resume.

Make sure that you have fun with this idea if you go for it. You don’t want the whole thing to be focused on your child’s ascent into the world of work. Let them celebrate their accomplishments so far too.

Throw a Graduation Party

Probably the most obvious way to celebrate graduation is with a party. If you know some parents that are also celebrating their child’s graduation at the same time (which is likely), you can get your heads together on this one. Think about the kind of things your kids might enjoy doing. If they’re looking forward to the freedom that comes with being out of school, then you might want to host a family-friendly party, followed by a night on the town just for them.

Don’t forget to help them remember the day by creating an account on social media where they can tag their pictures with hashtags. This is a great way to give you all something to laugh about weeks from now!

Go Shopping

Graduation is a great opportunity to buy your child a special graduation present that highlights their victory in their chosen academic field. You might buy them a special charm for their bracelet, or get a picture framed of them receiving their diploma or degree. However, aside from just shopping for gifts, you can also take the shopping experience a little further and help your youngster prepare for the next stage in their lives.

For instance, if you know that your son or daughter is going to be applying for a lot of specific jobs going forward, then they might need a new outfit to look good in their job interview. Take them out on the town to find that perfect get-up, so that they can look their best!

Just Relax

After months of cramming for finals and studying late into the night, your graduate is likely to feel a little exhausted. They might just want time to relax and unwind before they have to jump straight into the nine-to-five routine. With that in mind, why not book a weekend away for them and a friend at a spa resort. You could choose a getaway location with a hot tub where they can make some memories and relax for a little while.

If your youngster doesn’t have an entire weekend to spare, perhaps because they’ve got an internship lined up, then you could just pay for a few spa treatments on a single day instead. Anything relaxing is sure to go down a treat right now.

Celebrate with the Family

Finally, when all else fails, a traditional family celebration is always a good idea. Invite your loved ones to come out for a fantastic graduation celebration meal, where you can all toast to the current and future success of your graduate. Make sure that you all come together to discuss things like gifts in advance though, so you don’t end up buying your graduate multiple versions of the same thing.

Remember to make sure that you check with your youngster on the kinds of days that they’re going to be available for a family celebration too. Now that your child is growing up and entering the adult world, there’s a good chance that they’ve already booked some time aside to celebrate their graduation with their friends too. Don’t let your plans overlap.

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