Comments on: How Much? http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/ Drives Like A Mother Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: patois http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/comment-page-1/#comment-9293 patois Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:42:02 +0000 http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/#comment-9293 Some of the teachers at my younger kids' school asked that the room parents not collect this year because of the economy and uncertainty. But at least half (or more) of the parents of the kids in each class want to and can afford to contribute the "typical" $10 or so each Christmas. Rather than each give a little dinky gift, I'd much rather have the collection go on to give the gift card. I am surprised, though, that $50 -- or even $30 -- is typical where you're at. For the childcare provider, yes, I typically did $100. For the teacher, though, it's never been more than $20. Some of the teachers at my younger kids’ school asked that the room parents not collect this year because of the economy and uncertainty. But at least half (or more) of the parents of the kids in each class want to and can afford to contribute the “typical” $10 or so each Christmas. Rather than each give a little dinky gift, I’d much rather have the collection go on to give the gift card. I am surprised, though, that $50 — or even $30 — is typical where you’re at. For the childcare provider, yes, I typically did $100. For the teacher, though, it’s never been more than $20.

]]> By: MommyNamedApril http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/comment-page-1/#comment-9289 MommyNamedApril Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:58:21 +0000 http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/#comment-9289 I just think it's no longer a gift when it's expected. But I agree, it's nice to give when, and if, you can. Always assuming it's deserved. I just think it’s no longer a gift when it’s expected. But I agree, it’s nice to give when, and if, you can. Always assuming it’s deserved.

]]> By: Veep Veep http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/comment-page-1/#comment-9286 Veep Veep Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:29:59 +0000 http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/#comment-9286 I don't think they should be relied upon as income either. Just think so many people (in various fields) do expect to do so much with their holiday bonus or holiday gift from their jobs and it would be nice if every parent contributed considering these people are doing jobs most of us couldn't last a day doing. I don’t think they should be relied upon as income either.

Just think so many people (in various fields) do expect to do so much with their holiday bonus or holiday gift from their jobs and it would be nice if every parent contributed considering these people are doing jobs most of us couldn’t last a day doing.

]]> By: MommyNamedApril http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/comment-page-1/#comment-9285 MommyNamedApril Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:24:49 +0000 http://www.veepveep.com/2008/12/02/how-much/#comment-9285 I have to respectfully disagree. While I think it's nice to give gifts to these people and show your gratitude, I don't think it should be expected and I don't think it should be frowned upon if some choose not to contribute - for whatever reason. These people are working and they're paid for their work. Again, I have no issue with giving gifts, but I don't believe they should be compulsory. And gifts should never be relied upon as income. Just my opinion. I have to respectfully disagree. While I think it’s nice to give gifts to these people and show your gratitude, I don’t think it should be expected and I don’t think it should be frowned upon if some choose not to contribute – for whatever reason. These people are working and they’re paid for their work.

Again, I have no issue with giving gifts, but I don’t believe they should be compulsory. And gifts should never be relied upon as income.

Just my opinion.

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