US EditionAsking Eric: Students Give Teacher Gifts but Her Boyfriend Objects
The teacher, with over 20 years of experience, has received optional gifts during holidays and appreciation events despite family tension over gift acceptance.
- A preschool teacher says she has accepted optional gifts throughout her more-than-20-year career on Christmas, Valentine's Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Graduation, though her boyfriend insists she redirect gifts to those in need and prefers handmade items.
- The day before Thanksgiving, the boyfriend's daughter launched a 10-minute verbal attack while the boyfriend remained silent; the preschool teacher, who cared for him through numerous hospital stays, feels "disappointed, hurt and angry."
- Columnist R. Eric Thomas defends her choice, calling her boyfriend 'putting too much thought into something that doesn't really concern him,' and says she is 'Not guilty' for accepting gifts.
- Left 'disappointed, hurt and angry,' the teacher questions whether she wants to stay with a partner who didn't stand up for her after nine years together, and Eric advises discussing her feelings to improve communication.
- Framing gifts as communication, R. Eric Thomas says the teacher may pass gifts on or decline privately, and families decide how to show thanks.
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Asking Eric: Boyfriend thinks I should refuse token gifts from students and their families
Dear Eric: I have been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years. There are a few times throughout the year where the kids and their parents give us gifts, which of course is optional. Those occasions are Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Graduation.
Asking Eric: I’m a teacher whose boyfriend thinks I should reject gifts from kids
Dear Eric: I have been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years. There are a few times throughout the year where the kids and their parents give us gifts, which of course is optional. Those occasions are Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Graduation.I have never asked for, nor do I expect to receive gifts from the families, but am always thankful when I receive them, and I express my appreciation and gratitude for their …
Asking Eric: Preschool teacher’s boyfriend thinks accepting gifts from kids’ parents is wrong
DEAR ERIC: I have been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years. There are a few times throughout the year where the kids and their parents give us gifts, which of course is optional. Those occasions are Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Graduation.
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Students give teacher gifts but her boyfriend objects
Dear Eric: I have been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years. There are a few times throughout the year where the kids and their parents give us gifts, which of course is optional. Those occasions are Christmas, Valentine's…
Asking Eric: Is it OK for a teacher to accept modest gifts from preschoolers?
Dear Eric: I have been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years. There are a few times throughout the year when the kids and their parents give us gifts, which of course is optional. Those occasions are Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week and Graduation.
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