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I had no idea people announced high school graduations like this. Whatever do they do for college and PhD/MD/JD diplomas? :-)

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I fully expect my kid will get a PhD someday.  That’s just how she’s wired.

But I still want to shout from the rooftops about her accomplishments.  She has worked so hard and done so well.  Why isn’t it ok to brag and cheer her on?

And I want to celebrate all her friends and cousins too.  It’s a rite of passage and I think society in general should make a fuss of the kids. And it doesn’t matter even a little bit to me what the kid’s next step is.  That is for them to figure out.  But I sure want to be the proud aunt/community member whatever they choose to do.  [/quote]

You can’t celebrate your kid and be proud without a paper announcement telling everyone who already knows that she’s graduating and going to college - that she’s graduating and going to college?[/quote]

Is it that hard to understand that people have different ways of doing things? And yours is, a) not only not correct just b/c it is your opinion, but b) in the minority.
And, yes, it is typical to send a little something to the graduate. If you don't want to, then don't. 
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It is NOT typical to send these cards.

And when the person said she wants to send them because she wants to celebrate her kid and is proud…is when I said you can be proud without an announcement.

No matter what, it is a gift grab. It just is seen that way. Do it or don’t do it, but it doesn’t change that it is. [/quote]

Maybe in your circle. In mine, NOVA HS friends and local family as well as family in another state, it is not only typical but expected. And yes, a small gift is expected and we are happy to do it (as are other people). If you want to be a cheapskate whiner, feel free. But you are absolutely LYING saying they are not typical. [/quote]

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