Gifts for the bad teacher
I got this idea from a keyword search that someone used to find this blog. Yes, Virginia, I can look at those through Google Analytics, and a few of them are not quite printable. (No worries; your names and browsers are not attached.)
But occasionally they can give you ideas. Like this one: "bad teachers, end of year gift."
Interesting subject. I've been lucky enough so far to be blessed with talented teachers for my kids, so I never hesitated about recognizing them. But it would be awkward to have to buy something for a teacher you really didn't get along with. Yet you might worry that your child would suffer somehow if you didn't give a gift, especially if it was at mid-year holiday time.
What would you give a bad teacher?
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Giving a teacher a gift serves as a lesson for your child. So, even though the teacher may not have been that great, I would still give the teacher a gift so that my children know that I show appreciation. Having said that, I would probably not be as generous as I am with a teacher that really was fantastic for my child.
Posted by: CRM | June 20, 2008 1:59 PM
What do you give a 'bad' teacher? Isn't that subjective. Define bad teacher. Bad for academic reasons, personality issues, wardrobe/hair issues? If gifts are to be bestowed the logic follows that the 'bad' teacher receives none. Teaching isn't a popularity contest. Turning the tables; what should be awarded to 'bad' parents?
Posted by: Helen Ramos | June 23, 2008 7:53 AM
She gets a lump of coal this year!!!
Posted by: Katie B | December 2, 2008 11:23 AM