<p>It’s possible, if the custom if for friends to give each other gifts at grad parties.</p>
<p>Our student is just finishing up his thank you notes, and has already sent out more than 100.</p>
<p>Around here, every senior has a graduation open house, some alone, some jointly with a couple classmates. We/our kid was invited to about 45 this year. Throw in a few relatives, neighbors, teachers, and friends a grade or two ahead and behind, and it’s not unusual to be sending out 100 thank you notes. Typical gift from a classmate: $5 to $10.</p>
<p>And here I thought that I was the “meanest mom.” Hand written thank you notes, and not the same thing written over and over. A little bit of thought into each one.</p>