Poem from Parent of a Graduating High School Senior
Updated: May 17, 2023
They grow up so fast...in the blink of an eye! If this poem captures how you are feeling as the parent of a high school senior, you are welcome to share it for Senior Blessings, graduation parties, social media, etc. Please just keep the name at the end (to give credit to the author). Enjoy!
There’s something very relatable about the mix of pride, uncertainty and letting go that comes with seeing a child reach graduation. It marks a real shift, not just for the student but for the parent too, because support starts to look different as independence grows.
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