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Should a boyfriend give a high school graduation gift to his girlfriend’s son?
May 27, 2010 | In: Graduation Gifts
My girlfriend’s son has just graduated high school. She asked me if I had a high school graduation gift for her son. I told her that I did not. I’m not even sure if a boyfriend should give a girlfriend’s son a college graduation gift, let alone a high school grad gift. Certainly It would be a nice gesture, but I do not think of it as a typical courtesy. Am I being cheap or is my girlfriend over the top? I would love to know your views.
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5 Responses to Should a boyfriend give a high school graduation gift to his girlfriend’s son?
Leather and Lace
May 27th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
It would be nice to do but it certainly isn’t required and was rude of her to ask.
rheannimal
May 27th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
It is not required to give a gift, however a card would certainly be appropriate. It really depends on how close you are to the family. If you share holidays, birthdays and other major events then the son will likely expect a gift. If you don’t (and you aren’t living with them) then, whether you give a gift or not is entirely up to you. That is why it is a gift – if it was required, it would be an honorarium.
If you do decide to get him a gift, you do not need to get anything extravagent – a token of his accomplishment is all that is needed. gift cards, cash and books (if he is going onto college) are all a good idea and you don’t need to spend more than $30!
BBG
May 27th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
If you’re not living together and not engaged, you should not be expected to treat her son as your own.
A card would be nice. If you want to give a gift, give one. If not, don’t sweat it.
T
May 27th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
You’re being cheap, especially for making it an issue after your girl friend expressed her concern about whether or not you would acknowledge her son’s accomplishments. . I think the real question is how into the relationship are you and if you even care about her son.
Emma
May 27th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I think if you love your girlfriend in true-hearted, you also love the person she love who include her family. Although her son is not your son, as a boyfriend with her at the moment. You should take the place of her son’s father. And gift doesn’t mean to spend you so much money if you are in budget. Also i don’t believe they will blame you if you are not buying her son a expensive gift. So as a audlt, i think you should do it.