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Case: Gifts
I am a music teacher. I keep my students most of the time for 3 full years. In addition, I teach many of their siblings. I am the only guitar teacher in my county, and therefore, my course is extremely popular, and in many cases, I will have two or more siblings from the same family over the course of years. My problem is that because I do get closer to my students' families, they often send in gifts for various occasions or holidays. Our code of ethics states that educator's may not accept gifts in any form from students or parents. How do I handle this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I have never heard of receiving gifts as being part of a code of ethics. At my school, we receive many gifts for Christmas and Teacher Appreciation Week. I, personally, do not see any negative effects of receiving a gift from a student that is simply thanking a teacher. Of course, the gift should be appropriate and have a specific reason behind it, not just because. However, because it is a part of your school's code of ethics, I would simply explain to the student, and parents if needed, that it is against school rules for you to accept gifts from a student. Express great thanks and appreciation for the thoughtfulness but explain that it could potentially get you in to trouble. |
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| Comments: Always be appreciative and I'm sure parents will understand. I agree that receiving gifts is not unethical, as long as the gifts are appropriate and for a good reason. I, too, receive gifts from students around the holidays or the end of the year. |
| Rated On: March 10, 2015 11:57 am |
| Rated By: Jonelle J |
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| Comments: This is a great idea. |
| Rated On: July 1, 2015 6:49 pm |
| Rated By: huQeTe |
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| Comments: Communicating these concerns to parents is important. I find this solution to be helpful. |
| Rated On: October 3, 2015 4:42 pm |
| Rated By: aDuvej |
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| Comments: This is exactly how I would approach a situation like this. It is important to thank them and let them know why you cannot accept a gift. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 1:42 am |
| Rated By: ezuXuD |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:43 pm |
| Rated By: seqeJe |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:40 am |
| Rated By: eMaGeB |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. |
| Rated On: February 28, 2016 4:30 am |
| Rated By: aTeRaz |
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| Comments: Sometimes when you explain they get a better idea of the policy. |
| Rated On: March 1, 2016 11:57 pm |
| Rated By: uGaTyh |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. I believe in following policy's all of the time, so explaining the situation is best for this situation. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2017 4:42 am |
| Rated By: zazyny |
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| Comments: Great solution. |
| Rated On: July 19, 2017 6:53 pm |
| Rated By: Savannah Lynn |
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| Comments: good solution |
| Rated On: October 8, 2017 4:24 am |
| Rated By: Gapasa |
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| Comments: good solution |
| Rated On: October 9, 2017 1:30 am |
| Rated By: uhuQyM |
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| Comments: I agree. Ive never heard of gifts as being an issue, as I also receive them a lot. This seems like the most appropriate reaction. |
| Rated On: October 9, 2017 6:40 pm |
| Rated By: aduNaQ |
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| Comments: I agree this is strange because it is pretty common for teachers to receive gifts of appreciation from students and their families. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:05 am |
| Rated By: LuXaSe |
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| Comments: I see what you are saying. It is not abnormal to receive gifts from students when offered |
| Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:12 am |
| Rated By: LyruPa |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
| Rated On: February 28, 2018 1:10 am |
| Rated By: agedyQ |
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| Comments: I also have never heard of educators not being able to accept gifts... especially because we are a huge part of the students' lives. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:24 am |
| Rated By: eNesuS |
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| Comments: I agree, well said |
| Rated On: March 10, 2021 6:33 pm |
| Rated By: utyDaW |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. Express to the students and parents that you are thankful but not able to accept anything. Maybe this will lead to the students and parents talking with administration to fix this issue, as gifts are very special and thoughtful. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 6:51 pm |
| Rated By: uByXeh |
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