School Daze

This year all of my grandchildren are in high school. They start back to school tomorrow.  Their ages are 17, 16, 15 and 14 and they are entering, respectively, their senior, junior, sophomore and freshman years.  I think this as very exciting.  I've watched them grow through pre-school, elementary and middle school years and it's gratifying to think they've made it this far.  The only downside was pointed out to me by a friend recently.  I will be attending a regular series of graduation ceremonies (8 years possibly, if we add on college) and will also need to provide graduation gifts.  On the other hand, college costs will be their parents' responsibilities.  There are definite advantages to being the grandparent.