Watching my daughter grow up has been among the great honors of my life. From her first steps to her first report card to her first letter of acceptance from a first choice college, watching her follow her dreams has made me the most proud father in the world. I’m sure all you other fathers out there know exactly how I feel. And I’m sure all you parents out there know exactly how I feel when I get emotional talking about high school graduation. Talk about bitter sweet! Graduation is not just the end of high school, it’s the end of an era and marks the culmination of all the lessons you’ve tried to impart upon her in order to prepare for leaving home. If you’re like me, you tried to get your little girl to go the closest possible college, but don’t forget, it’s her choice. All you can do is make sure she knows you love her and send her off with the best gift possible.
A hybrid Altima
Many fathers give cars to their graduates, and if you’re on that team think of nothing but the new 2015 hybrid Nissan Altima. It’s fabulously safe and incorporates a proud array of state of the art safety features that will allow you to rest easy at night. Even when you know that your little girl is halfway across the country. It is a practical and attractive car that can zip in and out of parking spaces and will allow your daughter to have maximum freedom in her new home. Also, you’ll feel good about your gift because it’s a hybrid and uses far less fuel than other cars. You can’t decide what she does at her new school, but you can influence how she makes her decisions, so inspire her with the right car. If you’re interested in this or any of the other exciting cars or trucks in the new Nissan fleet, go to Alhambra Nissan or www.downtownnissan.com and start brainstorming for graduation.
A summer trip
In many parts of the world, traveling abroad is expected from the young adults leaving school. I happen to think this is a wonderful idea. Experiencing new cultures instills an unparalleled appreciation for diverse cultures and viewpoints. That’s why I highly advocate sending your little girl off on a European vacation. She probably shouldn’t travel alone. Not necessarily because traveling is unsafe, it usually isn’t, but it will make you feel better and make her feel more secure. After high school, I spend a few months backpacking through Europe with my best friend. That was unquestionably among the most important times of my life. I got to meet people I never would have come across, I got to see many sites that don’t even exist anymore and even still, almost forty years later, I still regularly look at those pictures and think back on how those few months have influenced the rest of my life for the better. Do her a favor and offer that same gift to your graduating daughter!
