They both a graduating from high school
Should? I mean if you WANT to give her a gift then go for it. If money is tight just give her a nice card, bake her some cookies or something.
I don't think it is necessary but it is a nice gesture. However, if you are attending her graduation party then yes, get her a gift.
Why not? I don't think there is any protocol that says do it.
If it were me, I would give something, not extravagant, as a nice gesture. A card with a little cash, gift card to a place she likes, stationary for thank you cards and notes, small crystal vase, something for her dorm room, etc
I don't think it's necessary (would her parents be getting one for your son?) but it's always a kind thought - just keep the scale of it appropriate for their relationship, your relationship with her, etc.
Are you getting his other friend's gifts? How long have they dated? How well do you know her?
Yes. Graduation is a very exciting and memorable time for teens. If your son thinks enough of her to spend time with her, be a part of her special day too. Give her a graduation card and something simple like a Starbucks gift card for a fancy drink.
It depends. How long have they been dating? How well do you know her? How often has she been at your house? If they've been dating 2 weeks, no. If 4 months, and she's been around a lot, then yes. Or if you are going to a party at her house, then absolutely.
Don't go overboard unless they've been dating for a year or two. Is she going to college? Consider a gift card to the bookstore so she can by college spirit wear. Or something for her dorm room (you can give a gift receipt or a card for a typical supply store in her area). Otherwise, do cash or something personal like earrings or a bracelet.
I think both her family and your family should buy the other graduate a gift.
Do you know her? Is she friendly with you? If you got an announcement from her would you send her a token gift? A nicer gift? Then why wouldn't you get her something for graduation?
I wouldn't go overboard but I would get any seniors that were good friends with my kids that I knew well.
No.
If anyone feels the need to get her a gift, your son should get her one.
And she him.
Been there several times. Long term boyfriend I gave a card and threw in $20 figuring that was a tank of gas or a couple fast food meals. I didn't run into it but if this was a fairly new relationship of just a few months I probably would just offer my congrats and call it a day.
It depends on your level of involvement with the graduation events. If you're included in the invitations to her graduation, and parties or other celebrations, then a tasteful gift would be nice. Maybe something like a gift card to her favorite coffee place or restaurant, or movie gift cards?
Also, if she's been a part of your son's life for a long time and if the relationship is a happy long-lasting one, then a small gift also seems appropriate. If she's going to college, perhaps something for school (a travel coffee mug, a blanket in her college's colors, etc).
However, if she's a casual girlfriend, if they haven't been dating long, if you're not invited to any of her parties or celebrations, then a nice card will do.
A gift card might be nice. You don't have to but I think it would be nice.
