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What Not To Give To Teachers And Why 2
26 Nov 2010 02:30 PM | Alegro
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4. Ornaments with your child's name on it, or worse, face.
Again, pretty self centred. If it's pretty, it might be kept anyway, but it's likely to be weeded after Christmas.
And please use caution when it comes to religious gifts. Many teachers are not Christian (they might be another religion, or not religious at all). I think angels are pretty, but if it says something about God on it, I will feel uncomfortable displaying it.
5. Artwork created by your child.
I don't mind if the child decides to give their hand made artwork. That is sweet and cute. But as a parent- the teacher does not want your child's art work if *you* chose to give it to them. He or she is NOT your child's aunt or uncle or grandparent. What do you think the teacher is going to do with the collage? Stick it on their fridge? The teacher will appreciate the thought and I'm sure they're not expecting *anything* but it's still a little weird coming from a parent.
6. Something that is just going to gather dust.
Ask yourself these questions: Is it something that you feel the teacher likes? Is it usable all year round, or really really awesome and seasonal? Do you mind if she uses it once this Christmas, and then gives it away? Or if the ornament is given to her child? If so, great! Carry on! If not... why are you giving it?
7. Chocolate
Bear with me!!
I'm NOT saying 'do not get him or her chocolate'. I love chocolate. Most people love chocolate. But if you're going for something unique, chocolate is not the way to go. It is fairly generic. (but tasty and generic!). Also your child's teacher will get about 10 boxes of it or more. Be aware also that many teachers are on diets, or are concerned about their weight. This may mean your chocolate is not eaten for a year (as she's rationing it out) like my mother does, or, it might be given away. Make sure that he or she doesn't have diabetes, and isn't allergic to nuts or other ingredients like that. But it will almost always be appreciated anyway, and as generic, default gifts go, it's one of the best.
As long as it doesn't look like this! There's plenty of good, but cheap, chocolate at places like GoLo.
Again, pretty self centred. If it's pretty, it might be kept anyway, but it's likely to be weeded after Christmas.
And please use caution when it comes to religious gifts. Many teachers are not Christian (they might be another religion, or not religious at all). I think angels are pretty, but if it says something about God on it, I will feel uncomfortable displaying it.
5. Artwork created by your child.
I don't mind if the child decides to give their hand made artwork. That is sweet and cute. But as a parent- the teacher does not want your child's art work if *you* chose to give it to them. He or she is NOT your child's aunt or uncle or grandparent. What do you think the teacher is going to do with the collage? Stick it on their fridge? The teacher will appreciate the thought and I'm sure they're not expecting *anything* but it's still a little weird coming from a parent.
6. Something that is just going to gather dust.
Ask yourself these questions: Is it something that you feel the teacher likes? Is it usable all year round, or really really awesome and seasonal? Do you mind if she uses it once this Christmas, and then gives it away? Or if the ornament is given to her child? If so, great! Carry on! If not... why are you giving it?
7. Chocolate
Bear with me!!
I'm NOT saying 'do not get him or her chocolate'. I love chocolate. Most people love chocolate. But if you're going for something unique, chocolate is not the way to go. It is fairly generic. (but tasty and generic!). Also your child's teacher will get about 10 boxes of it or more. Be aware also that many teachers are on diets, or are concerned about their weight. This may mean your chocolate is not eaten for a year (as she's rationing it out) like my mother does, or, it might be given away. Make sure that he or she doesn't have diabetes, and isn't allergic to nuts or other ingredients like that. But it will almost always be appreciated anyway, and as generic, default gifts go, it's one of the best.
As long as it doesn't look like this! There's plenty of good, but cheap, chocolate at places like GoLo.
