That is horrible that none of the parents even said thank you!!

All of my parents said thank you for their gift from their child as well as the gift I gave their child. They all also thanked me for the care I have given to their child this year either in person on in the xmas card from them.

I don't expect a gift from them but I admit, I do expect a thank you for giving their child a gift. Thankfully, I haven't had any parents like that yet. My older children who understand all said thank you for the gift (without the help from their parents!!) and that was awesome!

Enjoy your time off!! And yes, take more time off!! lol. I take 2-4 weeks total throughout the year. If the parents truly appreciate you, they won't complain!!