<p>I did not attend my undergrad ceremonies at the Big State U. I graduated in December, the same month I also got married, moved in w/my new hubbie and started teaching. The only ceremony I cared about was my wedding. By June (when I could have walked), college was so behind me. I was frustrated because I was mailed a lovely teaching honors diploma/award, with a note about how sorry they were that I wasn’t able to attend the ceremony…but I never received an invitation or knew anything about it! Would have gone to that one. Oh, well. </p>
<p>10 years later, finished my Master’s…and went to everything the school offered by way of celebration. Threw myself a wonderful 18 hour party – started with bagels and coffee, ended w/cake and beer at 2 a.m. </p>
<p>Maybe it’s because I’m the 5th kid…and my parents had heard enough Pomp and Circumstance to hold them…but they were fine w/my choice not to be a part of the crowd. Maybe tease out why your kid is reticent to attend, and why it’s important to you…and have a discussion about both…see where you end up. </p>
<p>Happy finishing college to him!</p>