<p>I think it is expected that kids should graduate from high school so I don’t think graduation is any huge accomplishment. I do however, feel a little sad for the large numbers of kids that are stressed, depressed, anxious etc. Some of these kids seem to have spent every waking high school moment ‘preparing’ for college and are distraught if they didn’t get into their ‘first choice school’. I think one day they may regret not living their lives during high school. </p>
<p>I consider myself successful and in high school I never took an AP/IB course, never did community service, never traveled abroad, etc. I never even thought of doing something that would look good on a college application. My college major was something I really enjoyed but has nothing to do with my line of work. </p>
<p>We won’t be doing anything huge for my sons graduation - probably going out for a nice dinner or cooking out at home.</p>