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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Honestly, the teacher may not want a small gift from your travels. What are they going to do with it? [/quote]

Op a gift cards is better.  Imagine the collection of trinkets and coffee cups some teachers have.[/quote]

[b]But the difference is that I want to give them something that I/my kids chose or made for them. I don’t think they need my money. Buying an Amazon gift card takes me 1 minute and ny kids zero time. Making a card, going to a store and buying a special present takes my kids time and effort[/b]. Ultimately, they are the ones that need to appreciate their teachers and show their appreciation. [/quote]

They do not want your crap. But we get it. You don’t care, because it’s aaaaaaalllll about you.  :roll: [/quote]

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