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[quote=Anonymous]You really shouldn't feel obligated. Teachers don't expect anything. It's just nice if it is a practical or thoughtful gift. A sweet note is appreciated as much if not more than a $10 Starbucks gift card. [quote=Anonymous]I agree that it really adds up at a time when many people are already strapped. Our property taxes and insurance are due this month, as well as vehicle registration and all that. I had an unexpected root canal last month and I don't have dental insurance, so there's another bill. Last year my overseas FIL had brain surgery, but died several months later. My husband paid for the surgery and also the flight back home for the funeral ceremonies, requiring two weeks off. We're getting a few gifts for my son this year that won't equal what I will give to his school, we're getting an Alexa for my aging parents, and a bag of groceries and postage stamps for my grandma. And that's it.

I have one child. He goes to regular preschool two days per week and to a different school for an extended speech class, also twice a week. .I have no problem at all giving generously during Teacher Appreciation Week, in Spring, but I'm getting hit up from the room mom for the teacher and assistant, plus the preschool pta-type group also wants more money for a collection for everyone else.

I understand, and yes, I already have the teachers' gift cards and I'll give to the collection as well. But boy, I wish I could send a platter of cookies this year and say I tried.[/quote][/quote]

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