2006-06-13 15:21:55 · 21 answers · asked by weswe 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
When I graduated high school I usually recieved 30-50 dollars, which I graciously accepted. Of course, some relatives gave me more than that, but I wouldn't have expected more than 50 dollars from someone I wasn't related to.
2006-06-13 15:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by laurenalmawhat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The amount to spend on a graduation gift depends on several things. Gifts should always relflect no more than the giver's financial ability to spend. Another consideration is the giver's relationship to the graduate. For example, one might want to spend more on a gift for a family member than for a child of a casual friend. Token gifts may be appropriate for neighbors, a former paper boy or fellow church member. It is more important to give a gift that reflects the good wishes of the giver and the interests and needs of the recipient. And finally, a note of sincere congratulations and good wishes for the future is always especially nice to include with the gift.
2006-06-13 15:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50
2006-06-13 15:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Luke D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the kid and how responsible with money they are, but if you're giving them cash I'd say cap it at 100 bucks. That's enough for them to have a little fun, put it away, or even save it to buy college stuff but not go nuts either. If you wanted to be mean you could give them some sort of savings bond or money they can't get at for a few years, but if you're giving them cash I'd say 100 is enough for them to get excited about without it being too much.
2006-06-13 15:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by b_switek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much you make. I give $25 if I don't know them well or $50 if they are friends or family. Or if you want to be a little more creative you can give $20.06 for their graduation year. But I'm still a student.
2006-06-13 15:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by dashizzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$15-$20
2006-06-13 16:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by RainDancer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like mattx7's answer - it really does depend on how well you know the person. As little as $20 for some not too well known person, but still someone that the family knows, and my grandma gave me about $1000, I think. Just give it a little thought, and you should be okay.
2006-06-13 15:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by estoy0no 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 is a good amount - if they are going to college - try waiting until the latter part of the summer to give it to them so they won't blow it on nonsense during the summer. They will appreciate that little extra dough for the beginning of the new college semester.
2006-06-13 15:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by writerchic06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I graduated last year my uncle gave me about 200 dollars.
2006-06-13 15:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. You spent all that money to put them through college and now that they have graduated they can earn their own way. Just like you did.
2006-06-13 15:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋