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Graduation
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In many ways, graduation marks the passage from childhood to adulthood. (Yes, it's finally arrived -- break out the tissues.) The weeks leading up to graduation are often full of activities celebrating this special time: senior trips, awards ceremonies, and baccalaureate.
Although your teenager may want to spend much of this time with his friends, he'll also appreciate support from his family. Consider throwing a picnic the evening before graduation, a brunch on the morning of graduation, or a party on graduation night to help celebrate -- just be sure to include him in the planning so he knows when and where he's expected.
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Graduation is a special time for your child and for you. It's a great achievement and a symbolic moment in your child's life. For some, it's the last summer they will be spending with the family at home before going off to college. For others, it is the end of school and the beginning of a working world. There is much to celebrate.
But graduation also comes with some harsh realities. Every year the news tells another story about a teenager who died on graduation night. Drinking, talking on cell phones while driving, and other unsupervised activities seem to be the cause on this night. To keep your child safe and in the least amount of harm on graduation night, make sure they are involved in a supervised activity. And never let them get behind the wheel if they have been drinking or experimenting with drugs.
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