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Then vs now: Dad's pics from his own and son's graduation are all heart

The dad shared pictures from his graduation and that of his son on Reddit.

Published on: Jun 23, 2022, 08:24:13 IST
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If you are a regular user of the Internet, then there is a possibility you are aware of the “then vs now” trend. Under this, people post pictures that show them in same or similar situations years apart. While one of the images is from their past, the other showcases the present. There is now a latest addition to the trend list. It is a sweet post involving a dad, his son and their graduations ceremonies. There is a possibility that the post will leave you smiling and happy.

The image, taken from Reddit post, shows the dad with his son during his graduation ceremony. (Reddit/@bigK24)
The image, taken from Reddit post, shows the dad with his son during his graduation ceremony. (Reddit/@bigK24)

The post shared by a Reddit user shows two pictures. A caption shared along with the pictures adds context to it. “Me holding my son at MY HS [High School] graduation vs me holding my son at HIS HS graduation,” it reads.

Take a look at the wonderful post:

Since being posted a few days ago, the share has gathered more than 71,000 upvotes and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also prompted people to share various comments.

“Congratulations! That's a lot of extra cords on his gown!” wrote a Reddit user. To which, an individual asked, “I'm not American so don't understand these cords. What does it mean to have more or less? I gather from the comments that having more is good but that's all I have gathered.” Another Reddit user joined in and answered, “Honor societies, extra-curricular activities, graduating with a high GPA (have point average aka high grades), etc.”

“That's epic. How old were you when you had your kid?” asked a person. The original poster replied, “I was 15 and a sophomore. 33 and 18 now for us. ”

What are your thoughts on the post?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More