appropriate gift for son's (serious) girlfriend
jubileej
17 years ago
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End of Year Gift For Classroom Teacher?
Comments (18)Most of my girlfriends are teachers and I think all of the above ideas are fantastic and would be greatly appreciated. Every year at this time ~ and at Christmas~ I get to see and hear about "the gifts" they get. While they never expect parents to give them anything, a practical or fun gift (like the movie theater gift certificate) are always very appreciated. As many other moms here may be wondering the same thing about what to get their kids' teachers, I'd just like to add one more thing . . . What NOT to get a teacher (per my girl friends): ** PLEASE, no "teacher" anything! No cups, glasses, paperweights,windchimes, sun-catchers, ornaments, etc. that say something about teachers on them, More than a one over the course of several years teaching becomes only a group of dust-catchers. My bestfriend, who retired this past week after 25+ years of teaching, had a huge box in her garage of those kinds of things that she just couldn't use . . . because she already had a couple of each in her classroom! ** Another try-not-to-give gift is a knickknack. They get so many; let your gift be different and practical or fun and your teacher will be so appreciative. A couple more suggestions of gfts they might appreciate: * At my DD's high school they like to give the teachers giftcards to the Starbucks right around the corner from their school. Is that "practical"? All I know is that the teachers I LOVE them ;^D * if you know that they like to garden . . . and have a place they CAN garden, a gift certificate to a local garden center. * a gift certificate to a home improvement center like Lowes or HD. To all the great teachers on this board . . . a BIG THANK YOU for making a difference!! Have a great ~ and restful~ summer! Lynn...See MoreWhat's appropriate at 13?
Comments (15)I have had those thoughts too, Dreamhouse1, when my son says "why can't I do...." and I have said "why"...I have thought, well thats silly telling him all the horrible things that COULD happen...putting ideas in his head. I don't want to turn him into a nervous wreck who is afraid to go out in the world. I have come to the conclusion, its little steps, with him growing up. He dressed inappropriately, so we had a little discussion about how his clothes could invite unwelcome comments from others. I asked him questions about what he thought might happen. I tried to word it so I did not introduce scarey ideas to him. Does that make sense ?? In the end I left the decision up to him about how he would dress. I think he is at an age where he needs to be in charge of himself, with me guiding him, with asking questions, like how will you deal with the situation if it arising. Perhaps with a 13 year old girl, you could do the same. If she is home alone and the kitchen catches on fire, what would you do. If someone came to the door, what would you do, suggest opening a window and talking through the window. Sure we dont trust the world, but I think we can do a lot to guide them into making decision that will keep them safe. It takes years of gentle "brainwashing", I think. For instance..last night on our news, they showed some nut who had had his arm bitten off by a crocodile or alligator. He had got himself into that situation because he was drunk, his friends told him not to go into the water, and he did. So I told my son about this, with my underlying message being "see how you loose control of your senses when you are drunk". I call it positive re-inforcement. Keeping the dialogue open is so crucial, in fact its the most useful thing you could do with your teen. We have regular discussion, because I have got him into the habit of the "walk and talk". He seems to crave it now, everyday after school, with me and my DH. It has been such a valuable time to just talk about anything. I am rambling now, gotta get on with the day. Ta Ta....See Moregift suggestions for a teenage girl, please
Comments (3)Does he know what kind of music she likes or games she plays on the PC or books she reads. I don't think he should give her anything personal, but things have changed a lot so maybe a simple necklace with a butterfly, dolphin, etc. on it....See MoreIntroducing my ex's girlfriend
Comments (73)i didn't mean you whatsoever. if your DH's ex is no good, it doesn't mean every marriage is this way. i wasn't talking about your situation, my point is about OP, not you. OP never said that she cheated and left her husband, it was the other way around. she also never said that she abandoned her children the way your DH's ex did. so if you had a serious reason to annul their marriage it doesn't mean everyone has that reason. her leaving and abandoning might as well be good enough reason, i don't know what reasons church is looking for. I personally never abandoned my child, never cheated and would be hurt if my X annuled our marriage and more so asked me to sign for it. i would be hurt so is OP. it is not about you. your situation is different, his ex sucked big time, you weren't married before, and you were raised in that tradition. but i understand how OP feels....See Morelynnatl
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