6th Grade Graduation?

Question

Ok im 13 and im in 6th grade.I have spent my whole untire life in Elemantary skool and now im graduating next wednesday and my mom wont even come.Im so bumed.dont you think she should come.the reason why is because she has to work, she ask to have it off but her boss said no but still i think she should still come, what do you think?

Answer 1

She can't come if her boss won't let her off of work... You will understand when you get a job in the real world.

Answer 2

I think that you shouldn't even be having a sixth grade graduation ceremony. It's ridiculous. Kid's get graduations at pre-school, kindergarten, fifth or sixth grade, and eighth grade now. It cheapens the important graduations, High School and College. Those are the two where your life really changes and deserves a ceremony. So, if I were your mom, I wouldn't go just because of that, regardless of work. However, if it is important to you, then your mom should make every effort that she can to be there, but you must realize that if her job will not allow her to come, she might need to work to provide for you so that you can eat a decent meal every day.
Of course, though, if its super important to you and her, then I say, there are other jobs, and if she's a good employee, she'll probably still have her job even if she does go.

Answer 3

I think your mom's boss is a jerk. I am a mother and it is SO hard when you are put in these situations. I guarantee you that your mom wants to be there and she will probably have a horrible day that day knowing that she is missing it. However, your mom needs her job to support you, and your family. Sometimes we as mothers have to do things that hurt our children a little bit at the time but serve them well in the future. Try not to be disappointed I'm sure she is very proud of you and don't think that her not going in some way shows she doesn't care. She tried to get the time off and her boss refused. That is out of her control. Good luck and don't take it too hard, she would be there if she could.

Answer 4

Well, you might not like this answer, but in all reality, your mom probably doesn't want to take a change getting her boss mad at her or get in trouble over a 6th grade graduation. I'm sure she's proud of what you've acheived, but she has to have priorities.

If you want someone to go, maybe there are other friends and family you could invite.

Answer 5

She should come, although ive just finished 6th grade too, and we didnt have a graduation. I thinj thats because you are moving to a new building or something. Good Luck and lets both survive 7th grade next year! Her boss is the problem!

Answer 6

I think you like to eat, have lights, water, transportation and clothing. So, I know it hard to do but accept it, your mom has to work. Don't make her feel guilty, she feels guilty enough as it is. But her ultimate job is taking care of u. the job market is rough. If she comes to your grad and loses her job -- what then.

What you are learning is the difference between being an adult and a child. Adult do what has to be done, even when they greatly want to do what they want to do.

Congrats on your grad. Enjoy JR High or Middle school -- work hard and make your mom proud. She works hard for u.

Answer 7

I think that her boss is an A** for not lettin her off but if she is a good mom dont take it out on her. If she cant she cant as long as she makes it when you graduate high school.

Answer 8

Awwww....that really stinks. This may not make you feel better, but I'm sure many other people's families won't be able to come either. Neither of my parents came when I graduated elementary school because it was during the day and they had to work. It really stinks, but try not to hold it against your mom. I'm sure she wishes she could go.

Answer 9

Ignore that first guy!. If you're mom is the one that supports your family or if she really needd the money then she should work if not then she should call in sick or something. My mom never went to any of my graduations and i dont suppose she'll be there in the future cuz she supports our family so yeah!PEAS!

Answer 10

i think u should cut ur mom some slack. its not like she doesnt want to come. i bet ur mom wants to come more than u want her to come. my mom has the same problem, she works all the time. she has never made it to a concert of mine, open house, back to school night, w/e. but i cant do anything. because i know as well as she does that we need the money. so its not like shes doing it on purpose.