It’s obviously a very personal thing. I was a mature aged student & the first in my family to graduate in spite of living in my brother’s shadow as a child. My school aged children came to watch the ceremony, & I cherish the photos I had taken with them, & subsequent photos with my oldest when they graduated.
My son chose not to attend, & that’s fine too.
I also took a lot of pleasure in seeing other proud parents, partners etc.
