I saw a piece on the BBC Breakfast show about how more and more nurseries are having 'Graduation Ceremonies' for the children leaving.
I have to say that as soon as I saw it I was rolling my eyes at yet another Americanism making it's way into British life.
I'm sure that there will be many people already making money out of the parents and if it really does catch on I foresee it escalating into post graduation parties, graduation gowns etc etc.
I was firmly on the side of the psychologist who says that it would not be remembered by the kids and that it starts the negative reinforcement that what on the outside is more important than what's on the inside along with the extra hassle for parents having to take time off work to attend.
The teacher (is that what they are) as you would expect sees nothing wrong in it and it was just a nice way of seeing off the kids.
Why not just have a nice little party with a bit of food and games for the kids?
I do feel for young families (I know a couple), it's the financial burden and so hard not to deny the children anything. I always think it would be nicer for the whole family to have a nice holiday and do things together. When I was at school there was none of this and I'm still in touch with old school friends and we had a pretty decent time - except for having to work down t'pit during the 6 week holidays 
