Honoring My Mum on Graduation Day: Singaporean Graduate Honours Mum Who Raised Her Alone

A Singapore Polytechnic graduate received heartfelt praise online after sharing a personal moment on her graduation day: honoring her mother by dressing her in the graduation gown.

In the short video, the graduate is seen helping her mother into the ceremonial robe while her mother jumps in excitement.

Her mother’s reaction was pure joy; her face lit up as she bounced gleefully like a proud parent living through her child’s milestone.

A Quiet but Powerful Tribute

The video caption, “Letting my mom wear the gown to honour her for single-handedly raising me for 22 years,” resonated with viewers online.

The special moment was not just about gratitude; it was about sharing an academic milestone with someone who had spent years sacrificing quietly, out of the spotlight.

This was her giving back to her mother.

The Scene Deeply Moved Viewers

Of course, the comments section quickly filled with emotional reactions.

One viewer shared their own mother’s modesty, saying their mother once refused even to touch a graduation gown, having only studied until the age of 15.

Others jokingly stated they teared up after watching the moment.

Some also pointed out how the mother’s joy was contagious, looking eager to wear the gown and proud of her daughter.

Many congratulated both the graduate and her mother, recognising that behind every certificate and scroll, there is often a parent who made it possible.

A Moment for Two Generations

While most graduation celebrations focus on the individual, this moment stood out for its warmth and humility.

The moment showed that milestones aren’t reached alone, and sometimes, the most meaningful part is sharing the spotlight with the one who made it possible.

Watch the video here:

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To my strongest mama 🤍 (Anyways the bg of this video is hilarious idk if i should post it😭) #graduation #spgraduation #fypsg

♬ i know the end x scott street – ⠀