Daycare "graduation." Can I ignore this?

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

That the kids enjoy it? Go along with the spirit of it so your kid doesn't feel left out.

[Anonymous]

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!

[Anonymous]

Wow, that's not a big ask at all. Why can't you handle it?

[Anonymous]

Ugh, those kids will be SO hot!

[Anonymous]

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

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

[Anonymous]

OP I would have definitely ignored it because my child didn't own any dress pants or shirts at that age. I would have found some black athletic or fleece pants and a white t shirt. Maybe long sleeves.

[Anonymous]

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.

[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?

So what? It’s a special occasion. But / sell on eBay or consignment if a big financial issue (doubt this is breaking the bank if OP’s kid is at a daycare like this).

[Anonymous]

I can’t imagine the look on my preschoolers face if she looked for me and was the only one there without a parent. Seriously. Why don’t you want to go?

[Anonymous]

Sorry, I misread. You just don’t want to dress your child to match the cohort? It’s one day. If money for dress clothes is an issue, buy black slacks and a white t-shirt from Walmart or Target for about $10-$20 and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

Why does the daycare want them to dress like waiters?

[Anonymous]

Having a preschool graduation with caps and gowns is ridiculous! A graduation should celebrate an academic achievement. An end of year picnic, sing along, pool party etc would be so much more meaningful for the children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Having a preschool graduation with caps and gowns is ridiculous! A graduation should celebrate an academic achievement. An end of year picnic, sing along, pool party etc would be so much more meaningful for the children.

+1 I agree.

BUT if they are putting so much thought into it, how about black sweats and a t shirt?