We usually give a present to our kids’ teachers, leaders, etc. Most other families seem to do this too so it almost feels like we HAVE to give rather than do it because we want to.
This year we’re torn – there’s someone we don’t want to give a gift to but it feels rude and wrong to not give something.
Will the teacher feel insulted to not get anything? That isn’t our intent.
Is it giving the wrong message (to ourselves at least) to give a present we don’t want to give?
Good luck deciding Mike.
Presents should come from the heart so maybe this teacher will know you aren’t genuine if you give him/her something.
I understand what you mean – I believe presents should be for those we care about and want to recognise in some way, but so much is about who we ‘should’ give gifts to.
If you really don’t want to give a teacher something, I say don’t – whereas if you are just ambivalent then maybe give her something small as a toekn.
Interesting post 🙂 I think many of us need gift ideas & help…..