The article discusses a long-time teacher's dilemma about writing thank-you notes in response to gifts from students. Although she enjoys receiving notes of appreciation and has always sent thank-you notes in return, the process feels overwhelming, especially given the volume of gifts. The advice given is to continue this tradition, as acknowledging gifts is crucial in fostering gratitude and connection. Handwritten notes are particularly meaningful to children and can reinforce the value of expressing thanks, thus benefiting both the giver and receiver.
Yes! Continue! Let us not risk perpetuating that prevalent, but totally false, idea that a present given in thanks need not be acknowledged.
A letter of thanks does not require a response; a present, given for whatever reason, does.
Children almost never receive letters (well, neither do adults, these days), so these would be special.
You appreciate letters from them and their parents, so you ought to understand how much they would appreciate letters from you.
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