Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

to feel pressured to buy all my dd teachers amazing end of term presents?

35 replies

DiscoFever · 18/07/2007 12:02

I dont object to box of chocs, flowers even but feel really under pressure this week to find a really amazing gift that will be opened in front of everyone. I know i shouldnt worry, but am getting stressed! I am also pretty skint as have been saving for holiday. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARHGHGHGHGHGH!

OP posts:
dmo · 18/07/2007 12:14

my sons last day at primary school tomorrow {sob}
at least you dont have to get hundreds of gifts at the end of term in high school (do you??

Lumos · 18/07/2007 12:12

I agree but don't think my kids would care, they just like their teachers and want to get them a present. I'm doing it for them.

dmo · 18/07/2007 12:10

well you can get fab teachers that make a hugh inpact on your childs learning for the whole of their schooling
some teachers do above and beond what they are paid for
ps i'm not a teacher just a parent

iuseantiageingstuff · 18/07/2007 12:07

dont teachers get paid enough to do their job.
What super fantastic things have they done to deserve a super fantastic present.

Lumos · 18/07/2007 12:07

I think end of shool year would be the only time I would like to be a teacher

kneazlechick · 18/07/2007 12:07

Something either consumable or made by the child.

Consumable so the teacher doesn't get inundated with useless stuff
Made by the child so it has sentimental value.

You can get mugs that come with little pots of paint in Tesco for a chouple of quid. Then your dc can paint them - personal and practical.

Original poster
DiscoFever · 18/07/2007 12:06

well, my dd wants to make cushions for them all which would cost me zilch. Alternatively i am going to pick up fresh flowers on friday morning before school from sainsburys.

I really hate this pressure and am glad its not just me !

OP posts:
RubyRioja · 18/07/2007 12:05

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Lumos · 18/07/2007 12:04

Oh good its not just me then! Was supposed to and get em today but feel stressed at dragging my 18mnth lo round town not knowing what to buy. Suggestions???? Help????

Enid · 18/07/2007 12:03

stop it

it doesnt matter

Swipe left for the next trending thread