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- Graduating from high school means a lot of adult responsibilities coming down the pipeline, and probably too few funds to satisfy them with.
- If you're looking for a thoughtful, impactful gift for the high school graduate in your life, you'll find 35+ options below for every budget.
Graduating from high school is one of the first major life events that feels appropriately "major."
For many, it signifies a new life chapter: moving out of your parents' house and the town which you know and which knows you, and opting to test yourself against the new hurdles down the road instead.
It's also a time when the requirements for the scary and exciting years to come likely outstrip his budget. When I graduated high school, the money I made at the upscale pizza restaurant in town didn't seem adequate for textbooks and the simple pleasures, like nice headphones to block out noise in the library, or more adult accessories like a nice messenger bag, presentable blazer, or office-appropriate backpack.
The good news is that gifts for high school students - be they thoughtful or practical or both - are of disproportionate value, and if you're in a position to give one, you can be sure he'll be grateful. With that in mind, I've rounded up 37 thoughtful and practical high school graduation gifts for him below.
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