What follows is a list of relations to the high school graduate and the recommended amounts they give as money. If you cannot think of a specific gift that they would enjoy, then money is more than adequate compensation.
It provides them the means to purchase what they want. Under normal circumstances, there is no gift that is expected, not even a card. However, there may be circumstances in which a gift is appropriate. For example, you work closely with the graduate but have yet to establish a bond outside of work.
If that is the case, then a small monetary gift may do. Ten dollars is enough to be noticed but still falls mostly towards the pocket change territory. For the most part, friends should not get as much as relatives. So, the recommended amount of money to give should be small and appropriate.
This category should include cousins and other relatives of similar distance that are close to the age of the graduate.
It helps if you can keep the gift small and perhaps it can be part of going out to dinner or other types of celebration that you can enjoy together. This category can include great uncles and aunts as well. Of course, the amount you give will depend on the closeness of your relationship to the graduate, but it should be more than what a friend would give. This is enough to help them make a larger purchase, perhaps something that they have saved up over time.
Or, it can be for a larger celebration that they will enjoy later in the evening. Whatever the case, your gift will be well appreciated and remembered. But keep in mind that it is your relationship with the graduate that is special.
Grandparents enjoy a closer connection that is often reflected in the monetary gifts they provide. As a grandparent, you probably have given small amounts of cash on their birthdays, so a somewhat larger cash gift for this once-in-a-lifetime event is probably expected.
Of course, it is the thought that counts when you are giving any gift. The amount you give should be lower compared to the parents, so you may want to consult with them first if you believe that your cash gift is going to be significantly larger. A matter of a few dollars here or there is normally no big deal. As the parent, it is probably expected that you will give the most.
So if your grad is more the type to have their friends over for charcuterie than to be making mirepoix, this will still be a perfect gift. But if you want to set your grad up with all the knives they could need in one go along with a handy block to store them , then a knife set makes a wonderful gift. For something less pricey, the Victorinox 4-Piece Knife Set would also make an excellent, useful gift.
Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel 1. An electric kettle is the best gadget for the high school grad who will be making instant coffee, oatmeal, and ramen noodles in a dorm room. The Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel 1. Plus, its three-year warranty is far more generous than the coverage for similarly priced electric kettles we looked at. For all their future travels, we think the Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Expandable Spinner makes a great choice.
It features smooth-rolling wheels that you can replace as needed; a solid and comfortable telescoping handle; and a hard-wearing nylon exterior propped up by a solid internal chassis, all backed by a lifetime warranty that covers airline damage and shipping to the repair facility.
Sharing a room maybe for the first time , your grad is going to discover the hard way that people operate on very different sleep schedules. Our favorite is the lightweight Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask, which fits comfortably and blocks light well for a wide variety of face shapes. And this eye mask has deep eyecups that allow eyes to flutter during sleep. The graduate in your life deserves better: The AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker is the best coffee-making solution.
Also, the Aeropress comes in a durable, portable package that your student can take to class or work. Our favorite lap desk is the LapGear Designer, which comes in several colors and patterns and feels comfortable on your thighs. It also has a slot to perch your phone, a handle to carry it around or hang it up, and an elastic strap for storing index cards or a pen.
For outdoor concerts and impromptu hangouts, a portable outdoor chair will keep your graduate seated more comfortably than roughing it on the damp grass. She has worked as a copy editor, fact checker, and sandwich maker, but this is probably her favorite gig.
Headphones for limiting distractions. Hot beverages all day. Gentle waking. A do-everything pressure cooker. Popcorn done right. A quirky clock. The coziest blanket. A waterproof backpack. Chic laptop toting. For texting through winter. Basic towels that will last. Very few parents these days require their children to sit down and handwrite a note on thank you note cards.
Much less personalized stationery. There are two approaches to this conundrum; say nothing and always wonder if the money arrived, or your other option is to call text, or write the recipient and inquire as to whether they received your card and the enclosed gift. We have to blame the parents. She even sent a pic, with another thank you, of her with a drink from Starbucks because we had given her a gift card to go there.
They are the same age. I guess people are just brought up differently. Hi Kelly, I have 2 nieces, too. Hope this helps. Sending graduation cards and funds is dependent upon your relationship with the graduate and your budget considerations. The graduate will be delighted to receive your card and any funds that will assist with their further education, skill-building, or future career. My younger brother is graduating from college and my mom reminded me to give him a gift for it.
Dear Taylor Hansen, Congratulations to your younger brother on his college graduation! You are a thoughtful family member; gift giving is a personal decision so use your discretion. As the mother of twins that graduated this year, I do not feel giving twins a different amount is appropriate at all. The assumption that the valedictorian worked harder is just that an assumption. Give them the same amount, or value of a gift. Thus avoiding questions, as indicated in the previous answer given.
Also why would you give a gift for getting a scholarship? Dear Mom of Twin Grads, Congratulations to your twin graduates! Thank you for your feedback and comments. I have twin niece and nephew graduating from high school. My niece is valedictorian.
Should we give her a higher amount and less to the nephew or keep the amounts the same? Congratulations to your niece, nephew, and your entire family on these graduations! The amount and size of a graduation gift is a personal choice based on your relationship with the graduates — your niece and nephew. However, that being said, in our U. For example, if it is in the budget, college graduates usually receive a larger monetary gift than high school graduates.
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