Graduation Party Planner
Graduation is a milestone where your teen is given credit for achieving an education. Twelve years of working at it has come to this one ceremony and it needs to be celebrated. While there are many decisions to be made that your teen can help with, there are a few that should be asked right away. Here are some questions you can ask your teenager about how he/she would like to celebrate their graduation:
Do you want to have a graduation party or a small family dinner?
Depending on your teen’s personality, they may not want to have too much attention given to their graduation. Perhaps a small family dinner out is more what your teen would like. The important point is that you ask him/her before you start planning.
Would you like a big party or a small party?
If your teen has chosen to have a party, there are many more questions that need answered. Discuss the options, pros and cons.
Who should we invite?
Getting your teen to make a list is important to your planning process and can be very hard to do. This is a busy time and your teen may feel that this can be decided later, then later never comes. Explain to your teen that you need to know who he/she wants to invite before you can make party preparations.
Can we combine the party with your friend’s party?
To save money this is a viable option, but your teen should be in on this decision. Share the budget with your teen, think of different options and make this decision together. This question should be asked right away so you have an answer in case the friend's parents ask you.
