Child in my class came with wad of envelopes today, showed me them at home time. I thought they were party invitations. She gave them out, then told me they were “letters from my mum to get money from parents to buy teachers better presents.” I am so embarrassed. Many of our families live in poverty and can’t afford to buy shoes etc.
I felt I had to say to her that there was no need for that, and to the others that I had nothing to do with it, but didn’t act quickly enough and they went home. I feel terrible...this parent is a known busybody who has been very ‘involved’ in school life through the years with her six children. How would you feel if this happened to you? I am just so embarrassed.