my neighbor is having a grad party & my kid's invited. are gifts customary and if yes, how much?

Question

just to clarify, my kid was given the invite, not me. i was actually wondering b/c she asked me about it.

Answer 1

Just give a card with money, like with $15 to $50 dollars, depending on how well you know the kid and the family.

Answer 2

Gifts are customary. I think a check or cash for about $20 to $25 should be good. Or, you can get a gift card for their favorite store like Old Navy or The Gap.

Answer 3

Yes, gifts are customary. If you are giving money, anywhere from 20-25 for a neighbor should be good. Gift cards are always nice for grads too.

Answer 4

Gifts are customary. You might get the grad something unusual. For example one of the best things I got when I graduated was a small trash can filled with band-aids, antiseptics, q-tips, and basically first aid stuff that I wouldn't have thought to buy myself. Including a small first-aid booklet wouldn't hurt either.

Answer 5

I want to say it depends on the age of the graduate, but no, 20 buck is good. A Kindergardner will think themselves rich beyond compare and a High Schooler will not even think about it. College, you might go thirty for engraved pen set or something.

Answer 6

Yes, gifts are customary. Usually cash is probably the best.. the value is your decison, based on how well you know the person and your realationship with them.. probably about $40 if you don't know them all that well. Good luck! :)

Answer 7

I would say 20 - 25 dollars

Answer 8

Depends on how close you are to them. $20.00 should be plenty. Especially if just the kid was invited and not you.