Any celebration is a happy time to share with loved ones and a matric dance is no different. Twelve years of schooling draws to a close, and the young adults are championing the next phase of their life, while their parents straddle the nostalgia of the past with (more) plans for the future. Some will be swept away by the dazzling outfits and the poise and charm of the youngsters. Some will be remembering that very first day of school, and the long journey that has followed since then.
While this is a time that focuses on the matriculants and their best outcomes it is often the parents that I think of. These fleeting moments become a poignant reminder that we can no longer pull them in for a hug or predict that the choices they make will be in their best interests. These special moments become a benchmark for the best time of their life and the springboard into the excitement of unknown experiences yet to come.
