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GenXer47

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4. as a Dad of a recent graduate

Reply to Dale in Laurel MD (Original post)

Fri May 12, 2023, 11:00 AM

May 2023

I'll just say no matter what you give him, it would mean a lot to acknowledge those lost years of high school during the covid lockdowns.
Those were special developmental years, lost - teenage brains aged 4 years (not matured - aged - as in, lost plasticity/potential). We've whitewashed over their sacrifice but now you have a chance to show someone you care about it.

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Graduation gift [View all] Dale in Laurel MD May 2023 OP

That's a good amount. underpants May 2023 #1

$100 is a proper graduation gift these days. Meadowoak May 2023 #2

That's what I give too flying_wahini May 2023 #3

as a Dad of a recent graduate GenXer47 May 2023 #4

Sounds perfect, with a hand written note or card saying what you appreciate/recognize in him MLAA May 2023 #5