My baby is growing up

Well, my son "graduates" from 8th grade tonight. Do you remember having a graduation ceremony? I don't. Why does this generation get all the warm fuzzies over the littlest thing they do? I can remember several years of sports where I didn't get a trophy or a medal. You know why? Because we weren't in first place!!!

So why the big ceremony for 8th grade? It's not really a major phase in life is it? I mean, graduating from high school is a big deal because many move away from home for the first time. They are on their own for the first time. They have to balance their check book for the first time. You are actually considered an adult at this point.

Graduating from college is big because you have all those student loans to start paying. You actually have to get a job to survive. You care how much sleep you are getting at night so you can actually do your job the next day. Now you are really considered an adult.

So what's the big deal with all these other "milestones" that really aren't? Kindergarden, elementary school, and now middle school graduation. Next they're going to start giving out trophies to everyone who participates in a league regardless of their team's standing. Oooops. They already do that. No wonder kids feel entitled these days!