Parents should do that, not you....

Several years before you were born, I became a teacher. I'm still a teacher, and I still love what I do. In all these years, I don't think I've ever known a teacher who doesn't give kids things they would otherwise be without. Sometimes we just give them things to cheer them up or thank them for doing an especially good job We're not usurping their parents' jobs; we happen to love them or we couldn't do this under-paid job year after year. Nobody tells us to do it, and nobody can tell us not to do it. We know we really can't afford it, but many times kids' needs have to come first.It takes that kind of heart to teach.

I don't find anything wrong with what the teacher was doing. That is her heart's desire and I think that is a natural kindness which nobody should fault her with. We do give and help to people around us and that makes us happy. Same is true with that teacher. She is giving help to students because she wants to help and that makes her happy. Now if the other teachers believe otherwise, it's not their business to influence the teacher for afterall it's not their money that she is spending. It's true that it is the parents' responsibility to buy the school needs of their children but there is nothing wrong should that teacher find happiness in giving her share. Besides, I believe that the Lord will all the more bless that teacher for her kindheartedness and generosity.

If a particular family is in financial problems yes I would try to help them myself or ask others to help them. But it has to be a real genuine case and not being bummers. Some have a way to get free things at the expense of others.

Hi there! This is a hard situation for me if I am the teacher. I would of course like to help my students in any way I can but I am not that rich to shoulder the parent's responsibilities. Maybe I can provide the students with some of the school materials but not all the time. I will talk to their parents too and inform them of what their child needs in school and maybe tell them to buy the cheapest. Maybe I can also buy several pieces of school materials that I will leave at school so that my students can share in using them. Sometimes poverty can be a hindrance to a child's better future and it's a sad reality. Ciao!

If I am financially string enough to support the less fortunate ones,I would definitely not have a second thought over it. If I am not in a position to give any financial supporta lso I will be a great moral strength for them will atleat not saying negative ideas and mislead like what the other teacher did..Take care!!

I myself think that it is a wonderful thing to do. Teachers do more than teach facts. Giving, I believe, is an incredible lesson and the most necessary for our children. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to fit in. I live in a small town and fitting in seems to be important. Kids that do not have supplies or have to borrow are typically embarrassed and think they are less then their peers. There are definitely some lazy parents, too many, the child should not have to pay for their parents laziness and should be taught that it is wonderful to help others regardless of the parents. There are also legitimate parents out there that have had bad luck or been victims of circumstance that want to but cannot get what the child needs for school. I myself am not wealthy, but I do find myself automatically giving when I see the need. If I go to my son's class and see a student without something everyone else has, I will get it for them. These things are usually fairly small items that have a huge effect on the child. I have found more often then not that giving does come back to us then fold. I have also seen how giving something that may cost a dime can make a child feel wanted and worthy and not separated by class from their peers. The teacher that does this for their students are teaching them a wonderful lesson and helping blur the line between the classes so that all of the children have the equal opportunity they deserve and the stress of fitting in that can become a block to learning for the child.

I would admire a teacher who does that. When you say the word 'less fourtunate' then it means the parents don't have the means to give them these school items. I don't have much, but every year I try my best to get my sons school supplies. I've seen great teachers with dedication and if you say it or not, the teacher always uses their own money for their students. this went on well into high school where i had teachers who had to buy supplies on the class on their own. I don't think the parents should rely on the teacher to buy these things, but it does help when they don't have much.

Not any student can afford the needed supplies. As an educator, I've brought supplies for my own students as well as students at a school for disable people in Uganda. Many teachers do this and sadly more so due to the economic times we inhabit. I agree with your friend, not her colleague.

Most good teachers that I've known in my lifetime have spent their own hard earned money to help students. Sometimes that means buying their own bulletin board supplies. Sometimes it means they are buying materials for the kids who are less fortunate. Have you ever been in a teacher supply store? Most are there spending their own money.

If I had the money to help out the students then I would do all that I could. Of course what she is doing will help the students. Even a child knows if everyone else has pencils and paper and they don't. Sometimes parents are just not able to meet these needs. Sometimes food and lights come first. That teacher has all my respect. She is obviously into teaching because she loves the children, not just because it pays her salary.

Teachers are one of the most selfless professionals out there. So it doesn't come a s a surprise to me that some would buy things for the less fortunate kids in school. WHile it isn't their job to do so, it is their choice. If they're single or from a well-off family then I don't see anything wrong with teachers wanting to provide for their students. SOmetimes parents are just too poor to give their children something else beyond the basic education.

if im the teacher ill definitely be doing the same too. because it's a gesture of good will and how you care for the students. it doesn't matter who should spend for them but i think the teacher is doing that as a sign of affection and generosity to the students. maybe she's just too kind not to bother her student's parents in the little lapses that they made.

I salute those teacher with a kind heart. Yes if I was a teacher and i see that my student doesnt have all the things needed in school then yes. I know that not all kids are priviledge to have things needed for school. Some of them came from a very poor family. If we have something to help these kids continue going to school. Encourage them to reach there dreams through providing them those things needed then why not? A lot of this kids wants to go to school but they feel sad since they dont have notebooks and pencil to use for writing and taking notes. It is a noble thing to do that a teacher would share part of her salary to help these kids. I wish all teacher and other people as well will share the blessings to help young kids pursue there dreams.

Well that's a really stiff question. If a teacher only earns very little she shouldn't be doing that. Of course, I believe a teacher that does use her own hard earned money to buy stuff for her less fortunate students shows what dedication she has in her work and how she feels that others need her help. There isn't a law against that though. I believe if that teacher is capable of sharing, then it's all a good thing indeed. Very rare in my country, but I bow to those who have it in their hearts to extend their help. cheers!

if I could afford to do it yes I would, I think it is a wonferful gesture, i think maybe the other teacher was feeling a little guilty about not being so kind hearted, it is wonderful to give back if one can afford to do it so I say good on her she has a kind heart.

Absolutely I would do that if I could afford to. I applaud this teacher. I think we forget how embarrassing and now badly kids feel when they don't have the money to buy the things they needs. Having extra supplies on hand for those who need them but can't afford them for themselves is teaching at it's best in my opinion. It teaches these kids that they are worthy, that it isn't a big deal, that they have nothing to be ashamed of.

i think it is a good thing to do in her part...the comment of the other teacher is that it is the parents responsibilities to provide those things???why, if the parents cannot afford to send them to school, would they have then job they have right now???if the parents cannot afford those school stuff, can they teach? i have nothing against that teacher,,, but i would like to have a teacher that put her work at heart than her.

That teacher has such a good heart!! There are not much of these type of people with humanity around any longer. If you are talking about the less fortunate pupils, then I happen to think that the teacher who is donating money to help these students is correct. At least she has a heart of gold that is clearly lacking in the co-teacher. I happen to be from a low income family in the past too while I was in school.. and I remember that whereas other students have $10 per day for all their lunch and dinner expenses, I get only $1 per day. And $1 is so not going to buy me any food in the school canteen. Coming from a low income family, I can just about understand the plight of all of these less fortunate students. For the family, even sending their children to school is stretching their income to the maximum, how are they going to provide their children with the necessary items even if it is supposed to be their responsibilities to do so? Let's put it this way.. the co-teacher is right in some sense - that is for the average income family or the richer families. If no body is helping these less fortunate students out with their expenses, once the family can't afford to send their children to school, their children would just have to drop out of school. And in that sense, how are they going to get the knowledge they need and be useful in the future if they can't even afford a decent education now? So, I will just stand by the teacher's side.. and support her! If only i had a teacher like that in my school days, I guess I will not have to go hungry every single day until I get home to cook instant noodles for supper! Well happy mylotting!!

I can consider her a hero for her own right,It is really happened my friend and i salute this kind of teachers that looking for the welfare of her students even though she would spend her personal money.We know that there are so many less fortunate students who are striving hard for there education and i admire this kind of teachers.

If I have more money, why not?...