E.B.
We haven't had nieces and nephews graduate yet, but here is what we usually do...
High School graduation - $50 to $75
College - $25 to $50 (we do less because they will be getting full time jobs).
In the next month we will have 7 graduations, all of them related both sides of the family,nephews and nieces, So we've been saving a little extra when we can to help it be less painful!
Anyway, I was wondering what other people give $ amounts for grammer, high school and college graduations.
I gave my niece for high school $100.00 and then got her a bunch of things for going away to the dorm, like shampoo, flip flop etc. I think I probably ended up spending well over $200.00. I was working at the time so money was less of an issue. Lucky for me her brother is one graduating high school...and he won't care about shampoo or flip flops...just the cash!
I would rather give everyone money rather than having to go and find 7 gifts.
Thanks for the suggestions...it seems most people were about the same. So I going to give the college grad $200.00. The high school grad $100.00 and a t-shirt to the college he will be attending and decided I will send him a care packages one in the fall and the other in the spring. The grammer school kids will recieve a t-shirt to their high school and $25.00 in cash. :)
We haven't had nieces and nephews graduate yet, but here is what we usually do...
High School graduation - $50 to $75
College - $25 to $50 (we do less because they will be getting full time jobs).
I think generally $50 for graduation is fairly generous. That's what I gave my niece last year. She too went away to college and lives in a dorm, so I try to periodically send her "care packages" of snacks (granola bars, cereal bars, cracker jacks), fun pens/pencils, easily heated instant foods (pop-tarts, hot cereal, hot chocolate in the winter, etc), gum, hard candy, and the occasional gift card to Walmart or Starbucks.
If you gave your niece $100 last year though, I think you should do the same for her brother this year, since I'd be surprised if they don't "compare notes".
when i graduated from high school my grandparents all gave me a $100. My aunt and uncles gave me $50 and my parents bought me a jet ski:) But since you gave your niece $100 i think it would be fare to give $100 to your other nieces and nephews.
I remember when I graduated that gifts were all over the board and I was grateful for all of them, so don't feel like you have to give any specific amount - figure out what you can comfortably afford and give it graciously and without apology.
we've not given cash for elementary or junior high, but $100 for high school graduations. For elementary or junior high we've given, t-shirts, flowers, balloons, movie tickets, etc.. Enjoy the ceremonies
My nephew graduates from HS this year in PA. He is getting $200 cash from us.
Our area does not do elementary, K, etc graduations.
My oldest graduated HS this past year and it seemed that $50 was the magic # from most of our family...more from Grandparents, of course!
Mama T,
For all kids it's a perfect time (DURING THIS DIFFICULT ECONOMY) to have them understand that things CHANGE, and while you might not be able to give them the same monetary gift that might have been given last year, it in NO way diminishes how proud you are of their achievements and how much you love them. I really like the idea of the care packages. I have a son and he needs soap, shampoo, lotion, first aid kits, towels and wash cloths just as much as daughters. I also like the idea of care packages now and then. You are a good auntie!
Blessings....
I think giving only money is completely appropriate. I recall opening cards with checks in them when I graduated HS & college and really appreciated the cash in both cases. The gifts can be nice, but are often "keepsake" and not really practical. Maybe I'm a practical gal, but I liked having the extra money in the bank when I went away to college and starting off on my own. Whatever amount you are comfortable with is good.
Wow are you generous! Well, I am sure at this point and if you aren't working, anything for anyone is welcome anymore. Depending on who it is, I would give accordingly. If I am invited to an acquaintances graduation I'd give about twenty dollars but my own nephew probably fifty. Just depends what's in my bank account, too. However, I'll bet nephew would love flip flops!!! Can't have too many, teehee.
$50 and $100 seemed to be the amounts our daughter was given by most people.