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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say it depends on the family. And for my extended family, not at all important. But, for DH, he and his siblings travel far and wide for the nieces and nephews High School graduations. And then nothing for college graduations. I so don't get it, but different strokes for different folks![/quote]

I think it’s a more traditional way of thinking, and is likely more important in areas where people didn’t generally aspire or actually go on to higher education, especially if there were other good employment options to HS Grads. The PP at 1530 explained it perfectly. Graduating HS is like leaving the nest for the first time, more than th “graduation” part. It’s a symbolic transition into adulthood, and the parents host the party to celebrate that.

A graduating college student has been more or less living alone/ on their own for 3/4/8 years, other than maybe coming home to raid their parents bank account and fridge on major holidays. They are actual adults during most of this process, even though still reliant on their parents. In theory, when they graduate, it should be their party to host as an adult, but that’s rarely the case as it’s the new transition to adulthood, even if the “child” is 26 and has more or less been out of the house since 18.

I think the bar is shifting for obvious reasons, but I also think many families celebrate the traditional milestones. Let’s be honest, no 30 or 40 old needs a “milestone” blow out  birthday party either, but lots of people do it. [/quote]

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