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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. It’s not bribe! The teachers spent hours filling out forms and writing recommendations.

It just feels that $25 is a measly amount for work it took.[/quote]

You need remedial lessons in ethics, OP. We all know it takes effort to write a letter of recommendation. We've grateful to the teachers who write them. I've had to write some, in academia. It's a slog, honestly. I would have refused any gift that was linked to my efforts.

YOU CANNOT TIE ANY MATERIAL GIFT TO A RECOMMENDATION. HOW CAN YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THIS? IT IS SEEN AS PAYMENT. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FREE AND YOU CAN'T PAY FOR THEM.

Why don't you match effort for effort, and have your child come up with a really well-written letter of thanks that touches on qualities specific to that teacher? You guys can get some high quality stationery, practice your best handwriting, etc. MAKE THE EFFORT, instead of using your wealth by tucking in a bill or gift card and calling it a day.

Seriously.
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