Daycare "graduation." Can I ignore this?

[Anonymous]

OP, you've already spent close to $100K so far so don't cheap out now.

[Anonymous]

Get a polo or T shirt and just do any black bottom (leggings, skirt, shorts, etc.)

[Anonymous]

what are you going to tell your kid when he/she asks why he/she isn't dressed like everyone else?

[Anonymous]

I would just wear the closest clothes you own. white t and jeans or leggings. Like you said, they will be wearing a cap and gown.

[Anonymous]

They just want it to look cute. Just go with it.

[Anonymous]

I would put my daughter in black leggings and a white t-shirt.

[Anonymous]

Preschool graduations are adorable. Kids grow up a lot in kindergarten and you won't get these amazing photo ops again for a long while. Enjoy it, OP!

[Anonymous]

+1 for rolling eyes at this.

Buuuut, get the cheapo clothes and do it anyway.

[Anonymous]

It's going to be so much cuter and more fun than you think. I've finally stopped rolling my eyes at this stuff and embraced it. The kids think it's a big deal, and the preK teachers really want to show them off.

[Anonymous]

Go to Walmart, it'll be super cheap.

[Anonymous]

You’ll treasure those photos and memories later on. Find something comfortable in the right color scheme that you can use again. Don’t worry about shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daycare hosts an outdoor graduation (complete with caps & gowns) for the kids heading to K this fall.

They request that the kdis wear black dress pants and a white dress shirt.

Aside from the fact that they'll be covered by the gowns anyway, is there any genuine reason to go along with this?

Because the daycare teachers have done a great deal for your family over the years, with very little in the way of thanks, and it's important to them to have this event.

Because other parents are going to care what the photos look like, even if you don't.

Because you teach your kid to respect school, but respecting their requests.

I think that the graduation ceremonies for preschool are a bit much, especially with caps and gowns, but I would still honor the school's request.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because that’s what they want? Why wouldn’t you?

Maybe because it means purchasing clothing that will never be worn again?

Surely you could find another occasion for your child to wear a black pair of pants. If you don't like white shirts, use it as a reason for fabric paint or tie dye.

Or buy it at the thrift store and donate it back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your daycare provider has obviously put a lot of thought into this. Look at what she is doing to honor the kids that are leaving. I think this is pretty awesome. Dress your child as per the request!

I totally agree. Parents like OP are the worst. This sounds so sweet.

No. No, the OP just has a lower tolerance for BS than you, and that's ok.

And to the PP who said she'd be so sad if her DD was the only one without a parent there: C'mon. It's daycare. More like half the parents could come, especially if it's part of the school day.

[Anonymous]

I’m just picturing a bunch of little Mormon missionaries. Except that the clothes will be covered by gowns, so why the dress code anyway?