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Adopt a Senior

I am still oxox — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:18:31 GMT

There is a program out there for the kids who have not gotten their proper graduation and it is running great, we dropped a package off yesterday and the girl was very thankful.

There is also a program running in NY State, I was floored when I see a girl attach her Amazon wish list which included hair stuff, posters, house fans for 60 and 90 dollars, a video game set for over $300, along with many other high ticket items.

I am not sue if this was a joke or not and if not Wow is all I can say

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Anonymous032819 — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:22:00 GMT

@I am still oxox

When you said "adopt a senior" , I thought you meant adopt a senior citizen, and not a senior who is graduating high school.😄

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KKJ — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:25:40 GMT

@Anonymous032819 that's what I thought as well!

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wishmoon — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:39:11 GMT

If staying at home in order to keep the virus from spreading is going to disrupt these poor, pampered darlings from their graduation and they're going to have long-term consequences, so be it. What will they do when they graduate from college and have to face the real world????

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:41:49 GMT

And I thought the OP was referring to senior rescue dogs.

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SharkE — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:44:23 GMT

I'm old, but, still good looking. Anybody can adopt me !

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pigletsmom — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:45:10 GMT

Have to admit I find this a bit odd.

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germanshepherdlove — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:46:41 GMT

Actually, it's not a bad idea to adopt a senior citizen. I do worry about our older neighbors.

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bunnygirlbrem — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:47:12 GMT

When people create wedding registries they do the same thing -- put super-expensive items on them and hope that people buy the things for them.

I think for a lot of people a wish list is just that: a list of things you wish for. My Amazon list has a bunch of "frivolous" and expensive things on it, but I use it as a "I would like this" and kind of a "save up for this" list. Maybe that's what that girl is doing. Or maybe she is hoping for several people to get her something expensive together. Or maybe her parents or grandparents (who often spend a lot on graduation gifts) will be buying off her wish list, too.

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noodleann — Sun, 17 May 2020 19:54:17 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
And I thought the OP was referring to senior rescue dogs.

I thought it was cats. LOL

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Mominohio — Sun, 17 May 2020 20:00:10 GMT

I feel bad for seniors this year. There is so much that is tradition (last year of sports for many, prom, senior pranks, senior trips, the last time to really be with many of the kids you have spend an entire lifetime with, graduation, especially for the high achievers that have worked for years to be at the top of their class, be recognized and received their awards, graduation parties.....). And I feel bad for the parents as well, as this can be such a fun time, a sentimental time, and a special time as your child's last events as a child since most will go off to college, or will be headed out to the workforce and their own places soon.

But in the scope of all the bad things that can happen in life, I know it isn't the end of the world, just a shame that it was all taken away and so quickly.

My biggest hope is that many of these things, since gone for this year, won't be eliminated or marginalized in the future, when this is over. I

edited to add,

but they don't need the stuff listed in the OP. ridiculous for sure.

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jackthebear — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:45:13 GMT

while it's disappointing that the HS Seniors miss out on the usual traditions,

I have mixed feelings that it is up to the community to provide gift bags (notwithstanding the OPs) participation.

Thankfully this isn't happening here. most kids drive Audis and Mercs to school

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noodleann — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:48:22 GMT

Are these grads all orphans?

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mspatmac — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:50:32 GMT

@Mominohio I agree with you. I feel bad for the parents too. I remember fondly my kids senior year, all the activities that I looked forward for them. I still remember my prom, senior night etc and that was a long long long time again. Schools in my areas (Dallas suburbs) are having graduations mostly in football stadiums, limitimg number of tickets so plenty of room to distance.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:11:51 GMT

Yes, I was also very confused by the title.

This year I tried to adopt a famiyl/children for the holidays through the post office, and encountered the same situation--lists of items requested were including thousand-dollar phones and computers, items which I would never even buy for myself!

Not sure if this country is so prosperous that greed for very expensive items dominates all lists these days, but count me out!

I would be happy to send more money to the animal shelters instead.

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Cakers3 — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:13:44 GMT

I would not go so far as to say these HS seniors are pampered.

Look back when you (generic) were graduating from HS. It is a rite of passage and thinking that an 18 year old should just be content without a graduation and all it entails is not cool.

Even college graduates-I feel for them too.

This pandemic is something students have no experience dealing with; I understand the disappointment and I don't think it is fair to say they will not be able to cope in the real world.

This IS the real world right now.

Adults alike are having difficulty accepting things the way they are; the mindsets of an 18 year old and even a 22 year old are far from becoming accepting adults overnight.

I see so many stories of young people doing good things; eventually this pandemic is going to be a very important marker in their lives; if adults can express unhappiness, disappointment, etc.then so can everyone else regardless of age.

And let's keep in mind-graduates are not immune from the heartache of losing somebody they love from COVID-19.

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pigletsmom — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:56:12 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
I would not go so far as to say these HS seniors are pampered.

Look back when you (generic) were graduating from HS. It is a rite of passage and thinking that an 18 year old should just be content without a graduation and all it entails is not cool.

Even college graduates-I feel for them too.

This pandemic is something students have no experience dealing with; I understand the disappointment and I don't think it is fair to say they will not be able to cope in the real world.

This IS the real world right now.

Adults alike are having difficulty accepting things the way they are; the mindsets of an 18 year old and even a 22 year old are far from becoming accepting adults overnight.

I see so many stories of young people doing good things; eventually this pandemic is going to be a very important marker in their lives; if adults can express unhappiness, disappointment, etc.then so can everyone else regardless of age.

And let's keep in mind-graduates are not immune from the heartache of losing somebody they love from COVID-19.

I think it stinks for them to miss graduation or whatever. I just don't get why that would lead anyone to think they should be asking for gifts from the community. Walking across the stage or not, whoever would normally give them gifts should do so.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 17 May 2020 23:08:21 GMT

I've seen stories in the news about high school and college students forming groups to help elderly residents with their shopping needs.

Now that is something worthy indeed. Using their free time when they are taking a break from their virtual schooling to take care of others.

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haddon9 — Sun, 17 May 2020 23:11:17 GMT

I honestly thought that it was adopt an older person or pet too. I actually think it's a good idea for those who have no one and little income. What a great program that would be and I would like to know if one exists.

As for high school students I feel bad up to a point. They will get over it. I can remember when kids just out of high school were being drafted way back when I was in school.

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hckynut — Sun, 17 May 2020 23:12:36 GMT

@Anonymous032819

Me too. I was set to say, who in the he!! would adopt this old man?

hckynut 🏒