Mine didn't, but that was cool as i didn't either. I and a friend who didn't care to dress in a gown or
take part in the ceremony either went to the local uni pub instead. LOL, that afternoon was a blast.
I agree if the child goes the parents if at all possible should too.
It was Plato who said, “He, O men, is the wisest, who like Socrates, knows that his wisdom is in truth worth nothing”