Why does buddy have the opportunity to continue in school and graduate from high school?

Buddy's opportunity to continue in school and graduate in the movie "Elf" comes from his newfound connection with his biological father, Walter Hobbs. Walter, realizing Buddy is his son and feeling immense guilt, provides Buddy with the resources and support he needs to enroll in high school and get his diploma. This includes financial support and also the crucial emotional support of a father figure who believes in him. Buddy's inherent sweetness and determination also play a part—he's motivated to succeed and make his father proud.