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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I think it makes some parents feel in a superior position (subconsciously of course).

But I agree, it’s a cultural difference in the end. For us teachers are professionals and not our paid employees. I would be offended in the teacher’s place and I am sure the teachers from my country would too. Americans teachers perhaps do not feel offended because it’s a given nowadays and they are practicals and parents like the position of feeling like they are able to help the poor teachers.

I think a thank you card made by the student is much more appropriate or a small gift we bring back from our travelings to show we thought of them and what they might enjoy.[/quote]

I'm curious as to why you would feel humilated if you were a teacher and a parent gave you a gift card.    Trust us but teachers do not think parents are superior if they give gifts.  We think of it as a small token of thanks.  Also we do not think poorly of those who don't give.
One of the best gifts is well behaved children. Ironically it is always the better behaved kuds' parents who are generous.
Also, a handmade note is great.  Depending on the gift from your travels it might not be.  Give the gift that is more useful to the recepiant not what you think they will like[/quote]

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