What should we get our nanny for her birthday?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our younger counterparts were raised to demand the best but the social graces and expression of gratitude did not get passed down. Because they have so much these days ordinary, small acts of kindness are unappreciated but for the rare child with humble upbringing. I enjoy hearing that some nannies appreciate a gift even if it is a small token of appreciation. Those of you who take issue with the form, value, origin of the gift need to understand that you have no say in the matter because it is only a gift, not an entitlement.

I'm seriously tired of the apparently socially acceptable ageism constantly expressed on this forum. Sweeping generalizations and stereotypes are wrong, whether it's about race, gender, class, religion, or even someone's age. My age means nothing more than the amount of time I have spent on this earth and it says nothing about my character.

[Anonymous]

I would prefer not to exchange gifts. I could not afford to buy them anything so I would feel bad about receiving it. They may not expect anything but I would feel obligated at that point. Can you give something homemade? It would be sweet to get homemade cookies and a homemade card.

[Anonymous]

I love to scrapbook and the family asked my husband where I shop and they gave me a $200 gift card plus the day off (with pay). I also made them a scrapbook of misc pix I took of the kids throughout the year.