Would you let your child have a day off school to see you graduate?

horsechestnut

Congratulations.
Yes she should go; it would be an inspirational experience. Explain to the school that you feel she would be inspired to achieve a Degree herself. It is long and boring but worth the experience.
I am with the OP who said lie to your son and say that only over 10's are allowed and perhapes a nice meal or family party to celebrate. Is there anyone who could bring him for when you come out of the ceremony to see you in your Cap & Gown? This is probaly the bit that he wants to see and maybe have a family photo taken; that way he will feel part of the day.

thatgirlsam

horsechestnut wrote: »

Congratulations.
Yes she should go; it would be an inspirational experience. Explain to the school that you feel she would be inspired to achieve a Degree herself. It is long and boring but worth the experience.
I am with the OP who said lie to your son and say that only over 10's are allowed and perhapes a nice meal or family party to celebrate. Is there anyone who could bring him for when you come out of the ceremony to see you in your Cap & Gown? This is probaly the bit that he wants to see and maybe have a family photo taken; that way he will feel part of the day.

I don't think there is anyone I could ask to bring him but I will think about that one, thanks

PolishBigSpender

Of course I would, one day off school really is not a big deal. she could be having a bad headache and be off just as well.
To me the idea of school authorising children's absences instead of the parents is a bit weird, but if you're afraid, you can always tell the school your daughter was not well.

pinkclouds

As with the others, I too would let her have the day off school to attend your graduation. It's a pity you only get 2 tickets. Congratulations on your achievement. x

zzzLazyDaisy

If you want to take your son, and if your mum is happy to take care of him during the ceremony, it is worth speaking to the university. When I graduated as a mature student, I only had two tickets, so had to choose between my bf, my teenage son, and my mum. I left my mum out and she was very upset, but later I discovered that other mature students had managed to get an extra ticket for their extended family arrangements.

Doozergirl

Yes, yes, yes! It will be great for her to see. And well done! :beer:

Svenena

Person_one wrote: »

If you're hiring your cap and gown you generally have to give them back straight after the ceremony, might be worth checking that if you're hoping to keep them for longer.

I used to work for the company that hires gowns out for most universities in the UK, and we'd often get calls from people who'd forgotten to return them - they were just told to post them back, but we didn't charge them any extra (although you'd have to pay for postage).

Congratulations OP!

Memory_Girl

Asked my Best mate (Head Teacher)who has just been on the phone what her take on this would be.

Her response:

"I'd not only let the daughter go - but I would have them both in the next morning to assembly. Mum in full gown and kids receiving a "special merit award" for supporting Mum through her studies. What a great way to raise the aspirations of so many kids"

Is it too late to go back to school?

MG

thatgirlsam

Memory_Girl wrote: »

Asked my Best mate (Head Teacher)who has just been on the phone what her take on this would be.

Her response:

"I'd not only let the daughter go - but I would have them both in the next morning to assembly. Mum in full gown and kids receiving a "special merit award" for supporting Mum through her studies. What a great way to raise the aspirations of so many kids"

Is it too late to go back to school?

MG

I have a feeling she might be mortified if I did that!

Although she is proud she might not be too keen on the idea of me getting on the stage in front of the whole school!

It is a very large secondary school and she is only a year 7

tea_lover

Memory_Girl wrote: »

Asked my Best mate (Head Teacher)who has just been on the phone what her take on this would be.

Her response:

"I'd not only let the daughter go - but I would have them both in the next morning to assembly. Mum in full gown and kids receiving a "special merit award" for supporting Mum through her studies. What a great way to raise the aspirations of so many kids"

Is it too late to go back to school?

MG

That actually brought a little tear to my eye.