The end of the school year is quickly approaching, with children eager to get their summer holidays over with.
And before saying goodbye to the classroom or school for the last time, many like to give the teacher a gift of thanks for all the help and support.
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Being a teacher is one of the most important jobs in the world.
But with the overwhelming workload and endless appointments, it can sometimes feel thankless.
So while it’s not mandatory to give a gift at the end of the school year, it’s a great way to thank teachers for being there for your child every day.
One mum, however, insisted the tradition had gone too far after being asked to fork out £40 for gifts.
The furious father fumed: “Does anyone else think end-of-term gift contributions are becoming excessive?
“Between the two teachers in the class I have £20, so they asked me for another £10 for another teacher, which I refused, now asking for £10 for the dance teacher?
“What happened to a box of chocolates and a card?”
Other moms and dads seem to be in complete agreement and have said it can cause anxiety about money.
“I think it’s getting a little excessive, I’m sure some teachers think that too,” said one.
Someone else added: “A card, email or something handmade is beautiful.
“There’s been a cost of living crisis and families often can’t afford it. It’s terrible that this has become a ‘thing’. Just another thing that makes families anxious.”
A third blasted: “It’s ridiculous, chocolates and a card are definitely enough!”
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “I don’t have children but if I did I would ask them to pick some flowers from the garden to make a little bouquet with a little tag attached saying the child picked them. equally appreciated.”
And a fifth wrote: “As a parent I feel like a lot more is expected of teachers than when I was at school, and I think they really deserve a bloody medal at the end of the year haha.
“However, in recent years I have bought a small Costa voucher and a bottle of wine. I think my kids are probably the reason they demand both, haha.
“And I always send a little handwritten note in the card because I’m really grateful for their care and support of my kids throughout the year.
“I always want the gang to get together and give them a £150 voucher so they can spend it on whatever they want, but there will always be parents who can’t take part and I hate the idea of leaving anyone out.”
Even teachers agreed that the gifts had become too elaborate and appealed to parents to save their money.
Responding to the Facebook post, a former classroom miss admitted: “When I taught, I was embarrassed by the amounts some parents spent.
There has been a crisis in the cost of living and families often cannot afford it
Worried father
“The best gift I ever received was six eggs that the boy’s chickens laid that morning and homemade jam! I’ll never forget it.”
Another echoed: “I’m a teacher and I would be horrified if parents felt overwhelmed to buy me a gift.
“If your kids’ teachers made a difference, maybe send them a nice email to let them know, but don’t spend money you don’t have or want. Kind words are enough.”
“As a teacher, one card is more than enough. Words are priceless and are worth much more to us”, said a third.
While a fourth pleaded: “Keep a card! It’s more appreciated/families are struggling and shouldn’t be spending so much money on teachers! I say this as a teacher.”
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