A mother grapples with the decision to invite extended family to her son’s graduation, which is complicated by financial constraints and a desire to avoid burdening relatives with travel costs. Despite her husband’s wish to invite family, she feels it’s inappropriate to demand that they incur expenses for what may not be a joyous event for them. Miss Manners responds, emphasizing the limited entertainment value of the ceremony and suggesting that the son would likely understand the family's financial situation.
Graduation ceremonies can be meaningful to graduates and their immediate families, but they are not sources of general entertainment. The enjoyment offered to guests is minimal.
Inviting extended family to a graduation, where the event lacks deep emotional engagement for them, may not bring them joy and could lead to unwelcome expenses.
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