A lively discussion broke out on social media after the mother of a first-grader, Maria Maiboroda, spoke about her daughter’s unexpected wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A six-year-old girl approached her mother with a question about a gift for her teacher. When asked, “What is the reason?” the child replied, “No, others just bring creams or candies, and why don’t I give anything?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maiboroda expressed her surprise: “I wonder why parents give such gifts? I understand that these are not exclusively expensive things, but why do we teach children that attention can be bought? I can’t understand this. Am I the only one so shocked by this “traditional Ukrainian upbringing”?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This situation caused heated discussions. Many parents supported Maiboroda, noting that collecting money for a class gift is one thing. Still, when parents buy a gift personally so the child can congratulate the teacher, it’s already strange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We usually agree on a common gift, but one mother always buys something else separately. I don’t understand it,” wrote one of the commentators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others expressed their surprise at the situation: “How can you get a child to give creams and sweets so quickly? She just started school!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several commentators tried to justify this practice: “My eldest daughter is already 21, it’s the norm. But there will always be parents who try to flatter the teacher. It looks unpleasant, but they still love them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussion also raised the question of children’s sincere intentions: “Are attention and attitude really bought? If a child wants to give something from the bottom of their heart, how can they do it without causing condemnation?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some reminded that there is a difference between forced gifts and personal initiative: “If your child doesn’t realize, you need to explain it to him. No one is forcing him; it’s his own desire.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussion also brought back nostalgic memories: “I remember when I was a child, I really wanted to give my teacher an apple. I was happy when she tasted it. It was like a small victory for me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing their thoughts, the participants of the discussion raised the question of whether it is essential to teach children to value attention and relationships, and whether it deserves a commercial approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a reminder, other educational issues were recently discussed online that resonated with parents and teachers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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