I had a 12 year old in my 6th grade class last year. She was one of my favorites and was always the one in charge of my birthday surprises and teacher appreciation parties. She has done so much for me this last year, but the thing is she told me about her home problems with her parents, therefore I am always the one she comes to for advice or just to talk. She comes back to visit me periodically, and recently told me she ordered me a Christmas present. Should I get her a present for Christmas? Would it be socially rude for me not to buy her anything considering she's done so much for me?
2007-11-30 11:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
She is no longer in my classroom, she's now in the 7th grade and 13 years old.
2007-11-30 11:45:09 · update #1
i think you should if she really is the kind of person then sure i dont see why not just make sure other kids dont see it oh dont make it too personal or you can just give her a good christmas card with a card with money to like the students fav store or something just show you appreciate her remember christmas is not always about giving just think about this maybe ur guft was helping her and giving her the advice you gave her
2007-11-30 12:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by J3NNIF3R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lean toward NOT giving her a gift at all.
However, in the course of talking with people, if they mention that they are looking for something and I happen to find one at a thrift store or retail store, I will pick it up for them. If you don't make a big deal of the gift you give her that would be better.
You could get her a gift certificate to an ice cream shop. It's definitely not personal and everyone loves ice cream.
2007-11-30 23:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Yam King 7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might consider running this by your principal, just so it doesn't seem shady. Also, I would suggest getting a gift card or something that isn't TOO personal.
Also, I believe it's fairly common for students to get teachers presents and not recieve gifts in return, so I don't believe you are obligated.
2007-11-30 19:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by Medicgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get her a gift, just make sure the other kids dont see!
2007-11-30 19:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by ♥GinaBeena♥™ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you do buy her a present it wouldnt be appropriate foryou to give it to her at school. instead send it to her or her parents
2007-11-30 19:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by Ariel Seabright 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋