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crazydaycarelady 12:54 PM 10-28-2014
I gave this to one of my dcboys for his 2nd birthday. They are made of wood and were $6 each. Anyway absolutely NO thank you from either parent.
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
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JoseyJo 01:14 PM 10-28-2014
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
I gave this to one of my dcboys for his 2nd birthday. They are made of wood and were $6 each. Anyway absolutely NO thank you from either parent.
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
I don't think babyish and my 2yo's would LOVE them! Some parent's are just absolutely unthoughtful with no manners I gave this to one of my dcboys for his 2nd birthday. They are made of wood and were $6 each. Anyway absolutely NO thank you from either parent.
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
preschoolteacher 01:15 PM 10-28-2014
Nope, we just got the exact same sets and my 2 year olds love them.
AmyKidsCo 01:27 PM 10-28-2014
I think they're great!
FWIW, neither of my sisters-in-law ever say thank you. They make their children say it, but they don't.
FWIW, neither of my sisters-in-law ever say thank you. They make their children say it, but they don't.
daycare 01:31 PM 10-28-2014
I give bday parties here and I spend about $50.00 per party that gift I normally spend about $25.00 on and then make some muffins, decorate with some balloons.
I have NEVER had a parent say thank you but one. child is still here and you bet I will go out of my way to make this a great one again............
I have NEVER had a parent say thank you but one. child is still here and you bet I will go out of my way to make this a great one again............
EntropyControlSpecialist 01:38 PM 10-28-2014
Adorable and not too babyish. Some people are just not thankful.
midaycare 01:44 PM 10-28-2014
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Adorable and not too babyish. Some people are just not thankful.
Adorable and not too babyish. Some people are just not thankful.
Those are very cute!
melilley 01:46 PM 10-28-2014
I love them and they are not too babyish!
People can be so rude!
People can be so rude!
Dilley Beans 03:49 PM 10-28-2014
I watched my nephew for a whole week (16 month old) and got no sort of thank you from my brother or new sister in law. They were on their honeymoon in Hawaii while I spent my PTO with their very needy baby...not so much as a how-do-you-do. There are a lot of people who are just not appreciative of anything.
We aren't asking for much, a simple "thank you" would be enough
We aren't asking for much, a simple "thank you" would be enough
Silly Songs 04:02 PM 10-28-2014
What you bought him was adorable . I am sure the little guy appreciates it, even though he isn't taught to say it. That was thoughtful and kind to give him a gift 😃
Disneyfan 04:11 PM 10-28-2014
I think it is a nice gift. If the parents thought differently it would be the thought that counts. Parents can be so rude.
daycarediva 04:36 PM 10-28-2014
Adorable! My crew would love them, too.
I don't do gifts anymore.
I have THREE sets of parents that say thank you on a daily basis. Not surprisingly, their kids say it too.
I don't do gifts anymore.
I have THREE sets of parents that say thank you on a daily basis. Not surprisingly, their kids say it too.
dbslas 10:05 PM 10-28-2014
We have had many a parent not acknowledge or say thank you for a bday or christmas gift. Your gift was adorable. The parents are rude.
LovetheSun 10:36 PM 10-28-2014
Super cute!
Would you mind letting me know where you brought them? I would appreciate it!
My dcboys would love that
Even if the parents didn't particularly like it (Which I don't understand!) they should have thank you for the kind and thoughtful gesture:/
Would you mind letting me know where you brought them? I would appreciate it!
My dcboys would love that
Even if the parents didn't particularly like it (Which I don't understand!) they should have thank you for the kind and thoughtful gesture:/
Josiegirl 02:35 AM 10-29-2014
I think Thank You is becoming more and more rare these days, as are many other manners. I'm sorry they neglected to show their appreciation to you. I love them and wish I had a huge set to go in my block area!
I'm sorry they neglected to show their appreciation to you. I love them and wish I had a huge set to go in my block area!
DaveA 04:10 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
I think Thank You is becoming more and more rare these days, as are many other manners.
Unfortunately so. I think Thank You is becoming more and more rare these days, as are many other manners.
The toys were cool. Where did you find them?
VTMom 05:17 AM 10-29-2014
I rarely get a "thank you" too. The only times it seems as though I receive thanks is for Mothers and Fathers day gifts made by the children, and even then it's typically by just one or two (and always the same parents). I wonder if there is a thought that gifts, in general, are just part of the business, like giving them snack. One benefit from not receiving thanks is that I think I'm more appreciative when being a recipient. Hopefully that will be reflected in how my own children, and those I care for, react.
blueskiesbutterflies 06:59 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
I gave this to one of my dcboys for his 2nd birthday. They are made of wood and were $6 each. Anyway absolutely NO thank you from either parent.
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
NO WAY!! Those are excellent for a 2 year old. Some parents are just ungrateful and disrespectful! I think its awesome and I THANK YOU for buying it I gave this to one of my dcboys for his 2nd birthday. They are made of wood and were $6 each. Anyway absolutely NO thank you from either parent.
Do you think these were 2 babyish?
crazydaycarelady 07:41 AM 10-29-2014
Unregistered 07:46 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
I think they're great!
FWIW, neither of my sisters-in-law ever say thank you. They make their children say it, but they don't.
I'm not trying to be snarky, but why should they? My mom never said thank you for my gifts, I always did or wrote thank you notes. I do the same with my kids. I don't expect the parents to thank me if the children do.I think they're great!
FWIW, neither of my sisters-in-law ever say thank you. They make their children say it, but they don't.
Unregistered 07:53 AM 10-29-2014
Not trying to be snarky again, but I don't expect thank yous from my clients either. I go above and beyond, as I'm sure most of you do, but I'm getting paid. Do you thank everyone you pay/tip? If not, don't expect a thank you from your families.
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
crazydaycarelady 08:33 AM 10-29-2014
Well, the child is 2yo and barely speaks so in this case it would be expected that the parents would say thank you.
Also, I am getting paid to provide care for their child, not give gifts. Giving gifts is above and beyond that, outside the scope of my job. Do I thank everyone I pay/tip? Yes, yes I do! A thank you is simple manners, common courtesy.
The fact that you think a thank you is not needed is kinda what is wrong with the world these days.
Also, I am getting paid to provide care for their child, not give gifts. Giving gifts is above and beyond that, outside the scope of my job. Do I thank everyone I pay/tip? Yes, yes I do! A thank you is simple manners, common courtesy.
The fact that you think a thank you is not needed is kinda what is wrong with the world these days.
TheGoodLife 08:51 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by crazydaycarelady:
Well, the child is 2yo and barely speaks so in this case it would be expected that the parents would say thank you.
Also, I am getting paid to provide care for their child, not give gifts. Giving gifts is above and beyond that, outside the scope of my job. Do I thank everyone I pay/tip? Yes, yes I do! A thank you is simple manners, common courtesy.
The fact that you think a thank you is not needed is kinda what is wrong with the world these days.
Well, the child is 2yo and barely speaks so in this case it would be expected that the parents would say thank you.
Also, I am getting paid to provide care for their child, not give gifts. Giving gifts is above and beyond that, outside the scope of my job. Do I thank everyone I pay/tip? Yes, yes I do! A thank you is simple manners, common courtesy.
The fact that you think a thank you is not needed is kinda what is wrong with the world these days.
I say thank you whenever someone does something for me, even if it is their job. Fast food person hands me my food, I say thank you. I teach my kids the same. I agree that society is becoming more rude/ expectant and simple niceties are going out the window
hope 08:57 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Not trying to be snarky again, but I don't expect thank yous from my clients either. I go above and beyond, as I'm sure most of you do, but I'm getting paid. Do you thank everyone you pay/tip? If not, don't expect a thank you from your families.
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
Yes, I do thank everyone, even if they are getting paid to do their job. I thank my waitress at a restaurant, my kids and I thank the crossing guards on our walk to school, I thank the customer service rep that handles my calls when I pay my bills. I also like to add "have a nice day". Appreciation goes a long way. A thank you and a smile can add joy to a person's day. The world needs more of that.Not trying to be snarky again, but I don't expect thank yous from my clients either. I go above and beyond, as I'm sure most of you do, but I'm getting paid. Do you thank everyone you pay/tip? If not, don't expect a thank you from your families.
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
Unregistered 09:30 AM 10-29-2014
Maybe customs are just changing, but I do not like the unappreciativeness of many of my current families.
I go above and beyond what they "pay for" every day.
Funny thing , the ones that I know appreciate me (as a child care provider AND a human being), don't even need to say thank you. It's written all over their faces as they greet me and greet their child. A simple hello and a smile, or once in a while, "how was your weekend?"
The ones who never thank me act as if I do not even exist. They don't even say hello or goodbye or extend any normal human courtesy. It is as if a robot has cared for their child all day. As long as a body is there to take over their child, good enough. As a person, I do not exist. Then give them a "sorry, I can't" and they are online researching regulations to make sure it isn't "just you, making stuff up."
Don't get me wrong. I do not expect to be fawned over. Just a hello as you come in, and maybe a smile tossed in my direction. It would go a long way.
I go above and beyond what they "pay for" every day.
Funny thing , the ones that I know appreciate me (as a child care provider AND a human being), don't even need to say thank you. It's written all over their faces as they greet me and greet their child. A simple hello and a smile, or once in a while, "how was your weekend?"
The ones who never thank me act as if I do not even exist. They don't even say hello or goodbye or extend any normal human courtesy. It is as if a robot has cared for their child all day. As long as a body is there to take over their child, good enough. As a person, I do not exist. Then give them a "sorry, I can't" and they are online researching regulations to make sure it isn't "just you, making stuff up."
Don't get me wrong. I do not expect to be fawned over. Just a hello as you come in, and maybe a smile tossed in my direction. It would go a long way.
daycarediva 10:23 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Not trying to be snarky again, but I don't expect thank yous from my clients either. I go above and beyond, as I'm sure most of you do, but I'm getting paid. Do you thank everyone you pay/tip? If not, don't expect a thank you from your families.
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
maybe because it's polite? I don't understand this logic. I also DO thank my families when they pay me. I say thank you to everyone who gives me their time, even if they are being paid to do so. Not trying to be snarky again, but I don't expect thank yous from my clients either. I go above and beyond, as I'm sure most of you do, but I'm getting paid. Do you thank everyone you pay/tip? If not, don't expect a thank you from your families.
I'll never forget one Christmas season, I was shopping for something for a friend who had unique tastes. The store was upscale. I was on my best behavior. I said thank you to the sales lady after she gave me my bag. She said "You don't have to thank me, you just paid me".
Originally Posted by TheGoodLife:
I say thank you whenever someone does something for me, even if it is their job. Fast food person hands me my food, I say thank you. I teach my kids the same. I agree that society is becoming more rude/ expectant and simple niceties are going out the window
I say thank you whenever someone does something for me, even if it is their job. Fast food person hands me my food, I say thank you. I teach my kids the same. I agree that society is becoming more rude/ expectant and simple niceties are going out the window Originally Posted by hope:
Yes, I do thank everyone, even if they are getting paid to do their job. I thank my waitress at a restaurant, my kids and I thank the crossing guards on our walk to school, I thank the customer service rep that handles my calls when I pay my bills. I also like to add "have a nice day". Appreciation goes a long way. A thank you and a smile can add joy to a person's day. The world needs more of that.
Yes, I do thank everyone, even if they are getting paid to do their job. I thank my waitress at a restaurant, my kids and I thank the crossing guards on our walk to school, I thank the customer service rep that handles my calls when I pay my bills. I also like to add "have a nice day". Appreciation goes a long way. A thank you and a smile can add joy to a person's day. The world needs more of that.
Meeko 11:49 AM 10-29-2014
Originally Posted by hope:
Yes, I do thank everyone, even if they are getting paid to do their job. I thank my waitress at a restaurant, my kids and I thank the crossing guards on our walk to school, I thank the customer service rep that handles my calls when I pay my bills. I also like to add "have a nice day". Appreciation goes a long way. A thank you and a smile can add joy to a person's day. The world needs more of that.
Yes, I do thank everyone, even if they are getting paid to do their job. I thank my waitress at a restaurant, my kids and I thank the crossing guards on our walk to school, I thank the customer service rep that handles my calls when I pay my bills. I also like to add "have a nice day". Appreciation goes a long way. A thank you and a smile can add joy to a person's day. The world needs more of that.
spud912 01:36 PM 10-29-2014
Don't you think it's ironic that most parents expect us to teach their children manners (like "thank you"), yet some of those parents can't dole out good manners themselves .
Luckily, the parents I currently have are very appreciative, but I've had some questionable parents in the past.
.Luckily, the parents I currently have are very appreciative, but I've had some questionable parents in the past.