On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 09:33:44 -0500 (EST), (Bebe
lestrnge) wrote:


High School Graduation

Group: alt.support.single-parents Date: Sun, Feb 29, 2004, 1:45pm
(EST+5)

From: (sg34)
"Bebe lestrnge" wrote in message
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B wrote;
Hey everybody, I am not sure how many of you have already done the H.S.
graduation with your children. Those of you that have, and I did with
one already, did you have to pay something called "dues" for each year
the child attended prior to the graduation in order for your child to
graduate? Now my first daughter graduated in a H.S. in New Jersey and
this was not the case, but my second has informed me that I need to pay
the H.S. here in Pennsylvania 10 bucks per year or she will not be able
to graduate? Now how lame is that? Do you think this is legal? Has
anyone else ever encountered this ? I am calling the school on Monday to
question this , and thought I might have some input on this before I
tell 'em what I think about it ! Thanks, Bev

sg wrote:
Sometimes it's to pay for the cap and gown. Sometimes the money is used
for the after graduation parties held at the school. Our schools
encourage this very much so that the kids won't go partying at someone's
house drinking/driving, etc. You're absolutely right in asking exactly
what the money will be used for.

B wrote:
Oh.....o.k. now that seems to be not so bad, but I wonder about all
families being able to put out $40.00 like that . I am upset with the
ultimatum "you pay" or your child can not graduate? That seems harsh for
the lo income families that are lucky to put food on the table? Thanks
for your response and I certainly will get a detail on what it is gonna
be used for.......then I think I'll call her father and let him know
about - another- expense there is to raising a child, not to mention
the increase in my car insurance ! Holy **** ! She turned 16 and bam in
this State you get it without the benefit of....... sheeesh ! When I was
in Jersey with my older daughter coming of driving age there was no
mandatory increases until she was licensed ! In P.A as soon as they hit
16 the insurance company has their hand in your pocket !
Holy macaroni ! Momma Mia ! fugetaboutit !!!!!!!!!!! Bev

Are you saying your insurance company is increasing your rates even
though you haven't changed your policy? Time for another insurance
company.

Why call her father to let him know about the added expense?

lm