Just a Vent.........

[5 Little Monkeys]

I totally understand what you mean! I too give birthday gifts, christmas gifts, going away gifts and treat bags for almost every holiday in between. I spend a lot of money on my daycare and the children and their families. I do it because I love giving gifts and I really don't do it expecting to get a gift back but I would be lying if I said I don't expect at least a "thank you"...that to me is just common courtesy and it's rude when they don't IMO.

Fortunately, I have only had a few who didn't say thank you along the way. I don't need/expect a gift but a thank you is appreciated! Oh well, I know the kids enjoyed coming here and loved their gifts and the hugs they gave me were very much appreciated. Hopefully their parent's bad manners don't transfer onto them!