Can you find cheap gifts for classmates in WDW?

[jessica52877]

This was an interesting read. To the OP, I would be VERY appreciative of anything you brought back. Necessary, no, fun for the kids, I am sure!

 

[stsomewhere]

Yes, I agree. Get a little gift for their close friends and forget a class gift.

this

 

[stsomewhere]

OK... REALLY?? I am really sorry, but first off, I really don't want ANYTHING from your vacation...second off, if you are really considering going to the dollar store instead of actually buying it on vacation..please don't bother at all!

This, too!

 

[crisi]

That's is totally fine.. I limit my kids candy too, but I know for a fact that they get a TON of goodies that get eaten at school from birthday treats and I have no control over that one... those kids eat up them treats so fast my head spins ! I am just having a hard time wondering why some PP have to come across so rude in their replies - not only on this post but on several posts?? Why not keep the replies simple and sweet? It sure would be nice to see that once in a while, but I guess some people will just get rubbed wrong by different situations...

We don't do that at our school. Enough parents had said "my kids really don't need it." And we have an obesity issue with our school.

A third issue is we also try and limit the amount of trash we contribute to the world. So things that go into our trash can aren't welcome. Leave it behind and at the other end - eventually - one less will be produced and one less will enter a landfill.

And some people persist in thinking that this is universally welcome - or should be, even when multiple people step in to say "don't." The respect works both ways.

The thought is nice, but it isn't universally appreciated - as you can see. And if you are on a budget anyway - spend on your own family and the friends you feel you need to bring something back for.

 

[wtccheermom]

I think it is a really nice gesture!!!!! We bought the bags of Goofy spiral suckers and my daughter handed them out to her classmates at school and the teacher even allowed the kids to eat them during class but then again he was munching on the bag of peanut brittle we sent him. I believe the bags are about 3.00 and there are 5 suckers in each. I also did not get any ugly comments from mad parents nor did any child spin into a HFCS rage or require therapy from opening wounds of not going to Disney!!!

 

[MooGooGai]

The sticker gets stuck to things I don't want it to get stuck to - walls, car windows.

How old are your children? I assume that they go to school and have been in the presence of stickers before, correct?

Can you sit them down and explain to them that stickers don’t go on walls and car windows? That seems odd that they don't know how to handle a sticker so it does not cause damage to your home and car.

Good luck

 

[MooGooGai]

DD was SO excited to give her friends a little bracelet - wrong thing to do I guess.

Not the wrong thing to do at all I think it is very important to teach our children to be happy for others.

When I was in 5th grade, a classmate got to go to Hawaii I was jealous, as it was my dream trip and we could NEVER afford to do something like that.

My mom taught me the most beautiful lesson. She invited the girl over to our home a few weeks after she returned from her vacation. We had pizza and we let her tell us about her trip and show us pictures. The girl was so proud to share her stories with us

Looking back, it was a pivotal lesson to not be angry and jealous and sad that others get to do things that you can't do. It taught me to be happy for others.

 

[crisi]

How old are your children? I assume that they go to school and have been in the presence of stickers before, correct?

Can you sit them down and explain to them that stickers don’t go on walls and car windows? That seems odd that they don't know how to handle a sticker so it does not cause damage to your home and car.

Good luck

Mine are now old enough that anything you bring back is "stupid." 11 and 12. And we had many such discussions. They never put the sticker in the same "wrong" place twice!

But, why should I have to deal with either the discussion or the sticker so you can bring something back we don't want? Why does that sticker end up in my trash as my burden on the world's waste load? Why do I have to deal with it in my life at all? I didn't want it. My kids didn't particularly want it - they wouldn't have cared if it had never come into their lives. Neither of us needed it. Yes, its just a sticker, but this need to give gifts is such a weird cultural burden that really should be nipped. It encourages consumerism we don't need.

 

[MooGooGai]

Mine are now old enough that anything you bring back is "stupid."

They sound lovely.

 

[Michelle and crew]

oh my! I can't imagine the hostility about a simple nice thought and gesture! You all are the same people who will sue a good samaritin.

 

[Michelle and crew]

oh my! I can't imagine the hostility about a simple nice thought and gesture! You all are the same people who will sue a good samaritin.

Lol, just like the man who sues Mr Incredible for saving his life!

 

[wtccheermom]

Mine are now old enough that anything you bring back is "stupid." 11 and 12. And we had many such discussions. They never put the sticker in the same "wrong" place twice!

But, why should I have to deal with either the discussion or the sticker so you can bring something back we don't want? Why does that sticker end up in my trash as my burden on the world's waste load? Why do I have to deal with it in my life at all? I didn't want it. My kids didn't particularly want it - they wouldn't have cared if it had never come into their lives. Neither of us needed it. Yes, its just a sticker, but this need to give gifts is such a weird cultural burden that really should be nipped. It encourages consumerism we don't need.

 

[okeydokey]

Mine are now old enough that anything you bring back is "stupid." 11 and 12. And we had many such discussions. They never put the sticker in the same "wrong" place twice!

But, why should I have to deal with either the discussion or the sticker so you can bring something back we don't want? Why does that sticker end up in my trash as my burden on the world's waste load? Why do I have to deal with it in my life at all? I didn't want it. My kids didn't particularly want it - they wouldn't have cared if it had never come into their lives. Neither of us needed it. Yes, its just a sticker, but this need to give gifts is such a weird cultural burden that really should be nipped. It encourages consumerism we don't need.

Wow, rude children too.

OP. it is a nice of you to think of classmates. Please don't let people who don't appreciate your kindness bring you down.

 

[maddiesmom0116]

This thread is getting nasty over nothing.

DD6 has been 5 times and next week is trip 6 and we have always brought back gifts for the class, even when it was preschool at age 3. I am sorry, but I was always taught this was polite not rude.
DD usually brings back a gift for the class, coloring books and something else.Last year it was the president set, to learn about each president. Teachers always get ornaments and the kids get pencils and the chocolate coins or several boxes of the cookies for the class to split as a snack as she shares her vacation scrapbook or pictures with them. I also bring back gifts for my office team as well and we are all 30+, everyone is always excited to see what ornament or trinket they get. Last year they got the buttons you press and they say funny sayings, like off with your head etc..- great stress relievers.

OP- This is a lovely idea, it teaches sharing.

 

[mdsoccermom]

I think it's disgraceful when a simple gesture of giving a small gift has been so perverted and twisted that it is now a burden. Whatever happened to gratitude and accepting a gift graciously?

 

[crisi]

They sound lovely.

They are, thank you! But they are not encouraged to tolerate fools gladly. We don't believe in that in our house.

 

[crisi]

I think it's disgraceful when a simple gesture of giving a small gift has been so perverted and twisted that it is now a burden. Whatever happened to gratitude and accepting a gift graciously?

I accept them graciously. If you gave me a gift, you'd never know that I feel you've given me a burden.

However, people are asking. And many people on this thread think they are a burden. Now you know. At least some people are merely being polite - but they think you have been rude to give them an inappropriate gift to start with.

 

[SaraJayne]

Mine are now old enough that anything you bring back is "stupid." 11 and 12. And we had many such discussions. They never put the sticker in the same "wrong" place twice!

But, why should I have to deal with either the discussion or the sticker so you can bring something back we don't want? Why does that sticker end up in my trash as my burden on the world's waste load? Why do I have to deal with it in my life at all? I didn't want it. My kids didn't particularly want it - they wouldn't have cared if it had never come into their lives. Neither of us needed it. Yes, its just a sticker, but this need to give gifts is such a weird cultural burden that really should be nipped. It encourages consumerism we don't need.

A sticker is a "burden"? Really??

OP, it's very thoughtful that you're considering bringing back a gift for the entire class. I think a pencil would be a great idea or even the Mickey pretzels (as people have already suggested).

If the grumps don't want them, they are free to throw them in the garbage.

In fact, I'm stealing your idea for our next vacation. Thank you!

I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

 

[crisi]

Yes, really. I don't want the sticker. I don't want it in my trash. If you feel the need to contribute to the waste stream, get a hundred stickers and throw them in the trash yourself. Why should I throw your sticker into the trash for you?

 

[mdsoccermom]

I accept them graciously. If you gave me a gift, you'd never know that I feel you've given me a burden.

However, people are asking. And many people on this thread think they are a burden. Now you know. At least some people are merely being polite - but they think you have been rude to give them an inappropriate gift to start with.

And I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how a sticker or pencil is an inappropriate gift. An inappropriate gift would be say, a pack of princess panties. A sticker is not. I am also still having a hard time understanding how giving a gift is rude.

That's the problem with parenting today. Parents must overanalyze and tear apart every gesture looking for an ulterior motive. I mean, good grief, parents are saying that receiving a gift from WDW would hurt their child's feelings. It's no longer possible to just explain to your child that not every child can have a trip to Disney and to be thankful for that sweet gift. No, it's become rude and inappropriate.