Graduation Gifts
High School graduation is an exciting step for teenagers and is the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Regardless of the path they have chosen to follow after all of the pomp and circumstance is over, some adults are at a loss as to the most appropriate gift to purchase for the graduating teen in their life. The following ideas are a guide to help someone decide on a gift that a high school graduate should be thrilled to receive.
-Money
Cold hard cash may very well be the most obvious option when it comes to giving a gift that will be readily appreciated by a recent graduate. As a young person is striking out in a new life, this can be one of the most helpful gifts they can receive. Giving money as a gift is not for everyone as some people may have reservations because they deem it cold and impersonal.
-Gift Cards
If you would like to be able to help a graduate buy something specific, but aren't sure what size or how much they need, gift cards or gift certificates are a great option. For the college bound graduate, gift certificates to Amazon.com can be a great way to help them pay for all of the high priced text books they will be required to buy in the fall. Gas cards will be appreciated by anyone who owns a car. A gift certificate to a department store is helpful to someone who is trying to reinvent him or herself before going off to college or a new career.
-Electronics
It is undeniable that teens have an unwavering love of electronics. Helping someone buy a new laptop for college is a grand gesture that will serve to benefit your graduate for years. A portable hard drive may make your graduate wrinkle their nose at first, but after their first semester they will be calling to thank you for the convenience you provided to them. The standard gifts of ipods, portable DVD players, and dorm sized TVs and fridges will also be sure to please.
-Keepsakes
A well thought out memento will probably trump anything you may find on ebay. As graduates are starting the next chapter of their lives, many are still anxious about leaving their high school years behind. Framed photos of family members, friends, and memorable places are things that can travel almost anywhere and be appreciated far more than you may realize.
It is important to remember that high school graduates are going through a period of rapid transition. Any gift that can help cushion them during the significant changes to their lifestyle will be greatly appreciated. If you are still at a loss of what the graduate in your life actually wants as a gift; ultimately, you must remember that a true gift is what you want the person to have, not what you think that person wants to have.
