What is a good gift for a high school graduate?

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   breathe2travelposted 11 years ago

   What is a good gift for a high school graduate?

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   msorenssonposted 11 years ago

   A pen inscribed with his name and the year he is graduating

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   Kommadantposted 11 years ago

   I would say money or a gift card.  High school kids are hard to shop for so I think that it'd be a good idea to give them the option to purchase the gift themselves.

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      Ask Ashleyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree. You can't go wrong with money. Have you ever given a kid money as a gift who wasn't happy to receive it? Highly unlikely and then you know they'll use the money for something they really want.

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   cat on a soapboxposted 11 years ago

   The traditional gift of an inscribed or monogrammed pen, picture frame,  or paperweight is always nice especially if the graduate is a family relation or God child.  Today, I think it best to give giftcards or money and let the graduate choose electronics, dorm decorations, travel, etc. It just seems more practical.

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   iefox5posted 11 years ago

   Ask him/her what he wants, generally electronic products for boys and beautiful clothes for girls would be nice choices.

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   coffeegginmyriceposted 11 years ago

   A memorable blown-up framed photo digitally and artistically rendered of your child being in high school for his/her bedroom wall.  This will give the photograph a different, fresh look that probably would make your graduate to keep it on the wall longer.  Bonus: a matching new bookcase!  A 13" laptop would add all the happiness to your child's 4 years of hardwork and is specifically handy for college. Or a digital SLR camera where your child could perhaps produce new talents from it and explore around.

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   Chris Hughposted 11 years ago

   If she's a girl, this might be nice. http://www.examiner.com/review/purse-ho … or-ladies. It's a purse hook. One if those things you never knew you needed until you get one.

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      breathe2travelposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Those are a great gift -- a great invention.  I received on a couple years ago.  It is handy.

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      Chris Hughposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      They should be standard issue for women:)

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   theseusposted 11 years ago

   A month ago, I personally made a scrapbook for 5 of my volleyball players who graduated. It contained our pictures together, letters from me,  their co-players and their teachers. It took a lot of effort and money on my part, but the huge smiles and the hug they gave me were priceless.

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      cat on a soapboxposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      What a thoughtful gift! I am sure each of your players will treasure that scrapbook for years to come.

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   iwriteforyouposted 11 years ago

   I would give them three books :
   
   The richest man in Babylon - George Clason
   How to win friends and influence people - Dale Carnegie
   Men are from Mars women are from Venus - John Gray
   
   Information, skills and knowledge they can use in the real world to fulfill their dreams.............
   
   Failing that an iPad always goes down well :-)

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      ithabiseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Nice book choices!

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    ackman1465posted 11 years ago

    I gave all my nieces and nephews a copy of "Harper's Study Bible" when they graduated from high school......

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    ithabiseposted 11 years ago

    These days...a job if you have the ability to give it to them. Good luck to college graduates.

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    Rpenafielposted 11 years ago

    Cool and new gadget for the boys and a gift card for the girls. Girls love fashion and trends so gift cards will give them the freedom to shop for themselves. Maybe this hub can help you decide rpenafiel.hubpages.com/hub/Graduation-Stuff-Gifts-To-Consider-This-Graduation-Season

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