would you accept a Christmas gift from a student that the parent has falsely accused you of something ?
How would you handle the situation ?
2006-12-13 14:06:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I would accept the gift from the student because any time a child gives a gift to a teacher it is a compliment. It doesn't matter how big or small the gift is - the compliment is that the child thought enough of you to want to bring you a gift.
As far as the parent goes, I would try very hard not to let that parent affect the way I deal with the child. If I would accept the gift from another child then I would accept it from him as well, regardless of the parents.
2006-12-13 16:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by geekteacher1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is obviously a gift from the student I would. However, if there was any question about who bought it (I work in elementary school so its pretty easy to tell) then I would not and I would give it to the principal and ask them to return it. I have one parent in particular that has accused me of things and I want absolutely no contact with her in any way. Accepting a gift could compromise me in the future.
2006-12-13 16:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by bortiepie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would accept the gift if the student didn't have anything to do with the accusation. If it was only the parent(s) the student is not to blame, therefore the teacher shouldn't feel resentful towards him/her.
2006-12-13 16:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Gabriela Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bad is the accusation? How extensive is the gift?
If the accusation is small and the gift is small, it's no big deal. Likewise, a significant accusation would make it difficult to accept a significant gift.
I can tell you teach a wealthier school because only bored protective parents make accusations and only wealthier parents give gifts to their children's teachers.
2006-12-13 14:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mark S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would accept the gift because if you didn't, you will be hurting the kids feelings and it was their parents that bothered you. Unless the gift is really expensive, cash or something else questionable you should probably just go ahead and be gracious.
2006-12-13 14:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by hes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's alright to, it could be the student's way of apology for the "false accusation" by his parent. Forgive ......
2006-12-13 14:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been told that is very rude to not accept gifts. Accept and say thank you.
2006-12-13 16:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to accept graciously so as not to hurt the child who had nothing to do with the parent's behavior.
2006-12-13 14:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by art_tchr_phx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the kid is buying you the gift cause he wanted to be nice, and the parent has nothing to do with it, I know I did that when I was in 6th grade and I dunno if my parents knew, I knew they didnt care though.
2006-12-13 14:28:23 · answer #9 · answered by adklsjfklsdj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋