Cheap parents

[Emma H]

There are lots of professions that deal with children (drs, dentists, counsellers, swim teachers, dance teachers, coaches etc etc). Parents have to draw the line somewhere and sometimes we are the ones who get cut off the list unfortunately.

I don't even think we should be grouped with the above mentioned as those professions also deal with all kinds of other clients and ages. Their jobs are not specifically targeted at young children only. Not saying they don't deserve anything for their hard work lol and I am not saying that we are obligated to receive anything but if someone is to gift something at least gift it properly. I know a few days ago I posted a thread about baby shower gifts and not one of you mentioned you would re-gift your used baby clothes to someone. We as providers go above and beyond (sometimes even more than teachers) and I know we give so much so I think if someone does choose to gift us, it shouldn't be their used garbage.

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't even think we should be grouped with the above mentioned as those professions also deal with all kinds of other clients and ages. Their jobs are not specifically targeted at young children only. Not saying they don't deserve anything for their hard work lol and I am not saying that we are obligated to receive anything but if someone is to gift something at least gift it properly. I know a few days ago I posted a thread about baby shower gifts and not one of you mentioned you would re-gift your used baby clothes to someone. We as providers go above and beyond (sometimes even more than teachers) and I know we give so much so I think if someone does choose to gift us, it shouldn't be their used garbage.

Sorry, I meant all of those professions as children only professionals....I understand why some think we're different but I also understand why some think a service provider is a service provider is a service provider.

[bright sparks]

I don't even think we should be grouped with the above mentioned as those professions also deal with all kinds of other clients and ages. Their jobs are not specifically targeted at young children only. Not saying they don't deserve anything for their hard work lol and I am not saying that we are obligated to receive anything but if someone is to gift something at least gift it properly. I know a few days ago I posted a thread about baby shower gifts and not one of you mentioned you would re-gift your used baby clothes to someone. We as providers go above and beyond (sometimes even more than teachers) and I know we give so much so I think if someone does choose to gift us, it shouldn't be their used garbage.

I don't see giving my children's old clothes as a baby shower gift. I hand their clothes down but would buy a new shower gift for anyone who invited me to the actual shower only.

[3rdtimesacharm]

MsBell: that is a riot!!! And gross!! Did she honestly you would feel sexy wearing something she wore intimately with your (ex) FIL??? Barf!! Thanks for the laugh!!

[sandylynn]

i don't even think we should be grouped with the above mentioned as those professions also deal with all kinds of other clients and ages. Their jobs are not specifically targeted at young children only. Not saying they don't deserve anything for their hard work lol and i am not saying that we are obligated to receive anything but if someone is to gift something at least gift it properly. I know a few days ago i posted a thread about baby shower gifts and not one of you mentioned you would re-gift your used baby clothes to someone. We as providers go above and beyond (sometimes even more than teachers) and i know we give so much so i think if someone does choose to gift us, it shouldn't be their used garbage.

thank you emma h