“You shouldn’t forget the money with you,” every parent thinks, getting ready for a meeting at school. Yes, it happens, they collect. But recently, the network was stirred up by a scandal in Sochi, where the teacher was outraged by the amount donated to her on March 8.
– Well, how much are the tickets for the meeting today? – an adult cynical daughter, an eleventh grader, meets me.
– Three thousand rubles, – I answer as if in spirit. – On paper, theaters, photo shoots and other trifles.
Photo sessions and theaters did not take place, well, God bless them. Everyone has long been accustomed to school extortions, especially since in the previous one they took from me twice as much.
But a few days ago, there was a scandal that surprised even my cynical, overage daughter. So, to the point.
Parents of children who study in the fifth grade of gymnasium No. 8 in the glorious city of Sochi posted a screenshot of a message on the social network, which they allegedly received from the class teacher Ella Gennadievna. Meet.
For reference: Vadik is the teacher’s son.
Of course, the meaning of the message can be interpreted in two ways. On the one hand, perhaps Ella Gennadievna was outraged by the very fact that she was handed the money in an envelope. Bribery, corruption – these are unpleasant words. Hardly anyone will want to associate themselves with them.
On the other hand, it seems that the teacher is unhappy with the amount at which her work was assessed: “This is your assessment of my attitude towards our children! They are dearer to me than Vadik! ” An ambiguous passage, whatever you say.
Most of those who read decided that the meaning of Ella Gennadievna was put into the message by the second one. Moreover, discussions on the Sochi forums began to rage: they say, yes, there is such a practice in the gymnasium, they take money, and they don’t refuse earrings with diamonds as a gift. Of course, against such a background, 5 thousand rubles is a miserable amount.
“The teacher, instead of repenting, began to assert that in the school where her son is studying, they collect more,” such a message appeared a couple of days after the scandal reached its climax.
Is the teacher really extorting a more impressive gift? ..
Many people compared the teacher to Snezhana Denisovna, the character of “Our Rasha” performed by Sergei Svetlakov. It became completely unpleasant: do we really expect such a future, where the teacher behaves like a professional beggar? But rather, I have to behave like that.
However, back to our gifts. From the point of view of the law, anything that is not flowers, sweets or tea / coffee is bribery, corruption and other criminal cases. But I am sure: there is nothing wrong or criminal in a gift to a teacher for Teacher’s Day. And I think that many will support me in this. The only question is what kind of gift it is. In my humble opinion, throwing a class of 100-200 rubles to please the class teacher, who is really very nervous with our children, is not a sin. But if they insist on demanding a thousand or two from me, I will definitely refuse to participate in this.
Interview
What do you think of gifts for teachers?
For a good teacher, nothing is a pity.
I rent for the needs of the class, no more.
Flowers for September 1 and Teacher’s Day – the rest is superfluous.
In principle, I don’t give anything. Teachers are paid for their work.
If there is an idea to throw off with everyone, I will. But I won’t offer it.
Only if they collect sane amounts, up to 500 rubles.
I will write my answer in the comments.