Academic Corner
What Not to Buy for Your Child's Teacher
It's the thought that counts, but some gifts are just appreciated more than others.
Recently, I was reading an article online about the “Worst Teacher Gifts Ever.” The article had a slide show attached, which featured some superbly awful gifts. My favorites were fishnet stockings and unicorn soap. There was also a ceramic mug with a cat face on it from a student who told the teacher, “My mother thinks you’re a cat lady.” Ouch. With the end of the school year fast approaching, many parents are looking for teachers’ gifts, so here is my unsolicited advice on what not to get your kid’s teacher: Other bad ideas that may seem like a good idea at the time include stuffed animals, religious items, knick-knacks or anything you have to dust. One student gave me a bottle of multi-vitamins. How bad do you have to look for someone …
Cory Ingersoll
9:42 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Forgot to add a "not" in the line in the 2nd paragraph..."The kids that forgot or could NOT afford, were made to feel bad...." more ›