High School Graduation Gift Struggle - I need advice

the struggle is real - I don't know what to get my son for Graduation

He has a car, phone, laptop and iPad, clothes. I am struggling!!

give me some ideas here if you can.

What are his interests? What is he going to do after high school?

MONEY is a hit. So he can take a trip, go to a concert, festival, skydiving, amusement park, sports game, play golf, take a girl on a date, eat well, buy video games, cologne, etc.

Start a savings program for his future .

Get him the book "The Graduate Survival Guide: Five Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in College".

A Watch

my ex received a beautiful watch on his graduation. - I know that young people don't wear them much nowadays, but it's always something they can look back at and feel proud...

What are his interests? What is he going to do after high school?

He loves fishing and golf and hanging with friends. We have never wanted for money so he has everything he would need for fishing and/or golfing. This is why i am struggling.

Get him the book "The Graduate Survival Guide: Five Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in College".

I haven't heard of this book but I plan to check it out. Thank you

A Watch

 

my ex received a beautiful watch on his graduation. - I know that young people don't wear them much nowadays, but it's always something they can look back at and feel proud...

 

my late husband purchased a watch for him before he passed for me to give to him for college graduation. He wears watches and has worn his father's watches all through high school. Thank you so much for answering.

Start a savings program for his future .

savings for future is a done deal. Thanks for answering

What about an 'experience gift?' I have used these twice for impossibly difficult gift-ees with success. Good luck and congratulations to your son!

Congrats! My son graduates in June as well. We are taking him on a trip to NYC and have tickets to a broadway show. He's also getting his first suit. Good luck!

A hug and a handshake.

We have never wanted for money. This is why i am struggling.

My mom gave my second brother a bible. Hahahahaa Let's just say he and my brother didn't get the best of grades.

I got a necklace and polished rocks! You don't need anything big especially if you are throwing him a party, and footing the bill for college.

I got $30 for graduating high school. I didn't even know big high school graduation gifts like laptops were a thing until years later. I'm sure he'll be fine with anything. You could ask him.

My graduation gifts were things for college. Laundry soap, bedding, shampoo and conditioner, etc - plus some fun things, like good movies, board games, etc.

Are you paying for his entire college? Including spending money? If so, this may not be valid. But if you want him to take care of himself, these gifts get you out the door and ready for a bit.

My graduation gifts were things for college. Laundry soap, bedding, shampoo and conditioner, etc - plus some fun things, like good movies, board games, etc.

 

Are you paying for his entire college? Including spending money? If so, this may not be valid. But if you want him to take care of himself, these gifts get you out the door and ready for a bit.

He has received scholarships and should be able to maintain his grades to keep them. I AM footing the bill for spending money. Single parenting sucks, but I have been able to do it. Not well, but I am doing it.

He has received scholarships and should be able to maintain his grades to keep them. I AM footing the bill for spending money. Single parenting sucks, but I have been able to do it. Not well, but I am doing it.

You're not getting my point, not really at least.

Your posts are confusing - you make it sound like you're very wealthy and then you imply you're struggling.

Here's my two cents. If he wants for nothing, give him things to live off of and give him some independence. Otherwise he may continue to be dependent on you far beyond college. That's why I liked my gift. I was able to exist without needing my parents, but they helped me get started.

Can I ask what his profession is? maybe something to incorporate that? something for his desk? office? or something for DYI (if he's into that) like drills, skill saws.... Does he have anything that he needs upgraded? Laptop, Bed, Armchair, Camera?

Or a travel voucher for two, so he can take a friend anywhere in the country/world? (sorry I have no idea how much you were wanting to spend so being extravagant..)

It is very hard nowadays in a materialistic world. - Goodluck

I'd plan a special father-son outing or trip if possible. If he's going off to college, you'll probably be seeing a lot less of him, so this is a great time to make some good memories together.

I'd plan a special father-son outing or trip if possible. If he's going off to college, you'll probably be seeing a lot less of him, so this is a great time to make some good memories together.

Well, his father passed 3 years ago. And, I HAVE booked a cruise. 4 moms and 4 boys. He is very excited about it. Fun!

You're not getting my point, not really at least.

 

Your posts are confusing - you make it sound like you're very wealthy and then you imply you're struggling.

 

Here's my two cents. If he wants for nothing, give him things to live off of and give him some independence. Otherwise he may continue to be dependent on you far beyond college. That's why I liked my gift. I was able to exist without needing my parents, but they helped me get started.

I am struggling with the idea of something that will be meaningful. Yes I am very blessed to not have to worry about money for anything. Booked a cruise with 3 other moms and our boys.

Well, his father passed 3 years ago. And, I HAVE booked a cruise. 4 moms and 4 boys. He is very excited about it. Fun!

I am so sorry. For some reason I had the idea that you were his father. Cruise sounds wonderful. I don't think you need to buy him anything else - it sounds like he already has everything he could need/want and more.

If he wants for nothing, then don't worry about getting him anything more. I agree, the cruise should be enough.

I still strongly advocate, however, that he should learn some independence. For instance, perhaps he should come up with his own spending money.

I am struggling with the idea of something that will be meaningful. Yes I am very blessed to not have to worry about money for anything. Booked a cruise with 3 other moms and our boys.

Give him something non-material. Write him a letter, go on a hike together, take him to dinner and let him talk about his memories and dreams, make a book of memories and stories shared...