When to give the graduation gift

fireandrain
Sun, 22 May 2011 08:41:04 +0000

This seems like a silly question, but here goes. My daughter is graduating college next weekend. Graduation takes place over several days, with events starting on Friday night and going through Sunday afternoon. Monday we’ll be packing up her apartment. Then, she’s coming home.

When is the “best” time to give the gift? When we first arrive on campus? After she gets her diploma? Packing up her apartment? When she gets home?

There’s no one right answer, but thought I’d get some thoughts, and anecdotes on what did and didn’t work for other parents.

Oh – and we’re not giving anything big, like a car or even a computer. It’s a small sentimental gift with a check inside.