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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree. If you want to do more add it into the class teacher's gift. This is what I do so there is not an air of impropriety. [/quote]

Why is it "proper" to give more as part of a group gift, but not as an individual gift?

The implication is what somehow if a gift is attributed, a teacher would do something different for the child.  That's not possible when the gift occurs at the end of the year.  And, most teachers are perfectly capable of accepting a gift without it affecting the way the treat children in the classroom.

I give generously to my kids' teachers, and save the most generous gifts for the end of the year precisely so teachers don't feel like I'm trying to influence how they treat my kids.  It's a pure gesture of appreciation.  [/quote]

Of course I'm not going to treat a child differently because of a gift. But an extravagant gift (and yes, for a teacher $200 is an extravagant gift) feels like a tip you give to your hired help.  It feels icky.[/quote]

If it feels icky, feel free to return it.  Sad that you see it this way rather than assuming the person who is giving is just generous and appreciative.  $200 is not extravagant to us.  We spend $200-$300 on close friends' birthday presents.

We deeply appreciate the role our kids' teachers play in their lives and are grateful that we've been blessed with some lovely, extraordinary people. If we were "tipping" them based on how we value their "service," the tip would be in the tens of thousands.

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Sigh.  Yes, you're rich.  I get it.  Believe me. I GET IT.

I want to partner with you to support your child. I'm a professional. I don't need your money. [/quote]

Speak for yourself, PP.  I'm a professional.  I don't need money, but neigther would I take a gift as an insult, no matter how extravagant.   [/quote]

Not an insult.  A large cash gift is not appropriate. You can disagree, but since many private and public schools put limits on the amount you can spend on a teacher gift, mine is certainly not a minority opinion.[/quote]

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