How Much Is Too Much?

How much to give as a grad gift?

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[justahippyslacker]

If you really feel you have to the $50 is a enough.

[justwant2bhappy]

I would not feel like I need to give a gift to anyone that treats me like shit. If you do feel like you need to give a gift, I would not put income in the equation. Give what you feel good about giving. When my brother graduated from Princeton I gave him $500 and I felt good about it.

I think $400-500 is not being cheap. Since you didn't contribute to college and have that expense you could give more, but it seems like your heart just isn't in it because he does not treat you well.

[tweetnes]

He has been living with you.. That is a big gift right there...

Now my own kids..They lived here & I gave we gave em a grad party, dinner out.

Will he be moving out? Really think you do not need to give him anything..

We help our kids out even though they are out of school & married.

I give family & friends 50 dollars.

When you add up 50 X who knows how many people give gifts ..It adds up.

I agree with ashPTERODACTYL



[ashPTERODACTYL]

If someone treated me like shit, I wouldn't give them anything. When I graduated high school (with honors), my mom got me a necklace with my grad year on it, not money. I'm honestly not expecting anything for college graduation (community college or university). personally I think something other than money would be a better gift. Or give them money for a specific purpose, like if they're wanting to get a house, you give them a set amount to go toward the down payment.

[imperceptibleme]

We gave our son a 1000 dollars AFTER graduation. BUT We bought him a new car after the 1st semester of college but that was also a wedding gift. They ain't cheap. Hugs girl!

[DearestBecky]

Regardless of you income, I think $500.00 is a wonderful gift. I wouldn't give it a second thought especially if he treats you like sh. Sounds like he needs to mature a little. What is he going to use this money for? Is it to party or to buy something responsible?

[LisaDeeCanada]

Your income is irrelevant. It sounds as if he might just blow the whole thing partying. No one owes anyone a graduation present. Where do these "rules" come from? Your parents also don't have to pay for your wedding, either. How about this - give him 500 bucks to blow. Reserve 2,000 dollars for when he moves out of the house - cause I assure you he'll be asking you for 1st and last month's rent and money for a moving truck. Don't give him the opportunity to throw away such a huge amount.

[BostonChickie]

$2500.00...wow...Ang...that would be a really generous gift....like steve said....he should be thankful for what you've done already. If it weren't for you guys....he'd have to pay rent someplace else while going to college. You do what you think is best. (((hugs)))

[steviejacko]

you have given him much too much already and any gift would be enough

[maddiepost1]

I don't know that I would ever give $2500 even if I had the means! Sounds like all the room and board you've provided is an awesome gift. If he can't be thankful with that..I wouldn't spend anymore money. Maybe he will appreciate all you've done for him one day!