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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see how this is a problem, honestly.

Let's say the PTA is in charge of moving the items from lost and found to Goodwill. I am on the PTA, let's say. I am boxing the items for goodwill...I'm putting them in my car. I find nice pants, a jacket, a lunchbox, and more. Can't *I* take those items?!? What difference does it make if I take it, or if I give it to goodwill (which throws a lot away). [/quote]

Goodwill throws a lot away, but are the things they throw away the same as the things that you'd take?  Or are you taking things that are higher quality and would have decent resale value?

I'm a teacher.  I've raided lost and found at the end of the year end then traded with teacher friends at other schools, so I have age appropriate stuff to give my kids who don't have enough, and they don't run the risk of meeting the person whose pants they are wearing.  But that's taking what was headed for charity and using it for charitable purposes.  Taking what is headed for charity for yourself or your own kids is stealing.   [/quote]

That is some questionable logic. [/quote]

Oh wait-does “my kids” mean your students? That’s makes more sense. [/quote]

I think this is what she meant. The teachers swap clothes so no one at the school sees a needier kid wearing their lost stuff.[/quote]

Yes, my students.  I keep a supply of clothing in the classroom, because sometimes accidents happen, and sometimes kids come in without appropriate clothes.  Sometimes the clothes are hand me downs from my own kids, and sometimes former parents will donate things to us.  I also purchase new underwear with the gift cards I get for Christmas, because hand me down underwear is gross.  But I still have times when I need more of an item, particularly pants, and also warm tops.  I don't want to put a kid in something that might get recognized on the playground, so in June, right before the end of the year when things will be donated, I take a few pairs of pants and some sweatshirts and a hat, and my friend at another school does the same, and then we swap.

I figure it's charity, and the clothes were destined for charity anyway, so why not.  On the other hand, if I took something for my own kid, who does not live in poverty and has a mother who can buy him pants, I would consider that stealing. [/quote]

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