Isn«t this a bribe? A heated discussion about gifts for teachers has erupted online 0 21

This day often sparks discussions in society, mainly about the significance of gifts. It is interesting to read the discussions on this topic that have arisen on the social network "Thread".

@lelde writes: "In principle, I have always been in favor of congratulating and giving gifts to teachers. I see only positive in this. Until I see how a caregiver brings a huge bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates on Teacher's Day, and the question arises — what are the chances that the teacher can remain objective towards this child? A conflict of interest. Individual gifts to teachers should indeed be prohibited.

In the comments, however, the prevailing opinion is that teachers cannot be bribed with flowers or gifts; the character of representatives of this profession is above that, but not everyone agrees with this.

"Do you seriously think that because of gifted flowers and chocolates, a teacher will lose their objectivity? Because of flowers and chocolates???"

"Are you a teacher? If so, I recommend changing professions; if not, then I have no more questions, because the attitude will not change because of flowers and chocolates. The attitude will not change even if they are not congratulated."

A teacher also expressed her thoughts: "I apparently have a different opinion on this matter (as a teacher). I perceive all gifts/flowers rather as a whole, not as to who brought me what... Of course, this would not make me look at the child differently by even 1%.

One woman sarcastically comments: "Of course, teachers keep track of who brought what in a little black notebook. And if someone never gives anything, they are treated the worst. After all, they do not deserve good treatment! I don’t know where the idea came from that a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates will change a teacher’s attitude towards a child. If a teacher turns a blind eye to bullying in the classroom, it’s not because of gifts. Perhaps they simply don’t care – unfortunately, that happens.

A child's drawing made especially for me is much more valuable than flowers and chocolates. It gives food for thought."

Laimā is categorical: "Gifts are not needed. This teaches bribery from childhood."

Sanita has memories from her school years on this topic: "In my childhood, the class teacher treated those children whose parents gave the best gifts better. I, however, was not among them."

One of the commentators referred to the established boundaries by KNAB: "In our culture, giving flowers and sweets is the norm, a way to express one's special attitude and gratitude. KNAB: A gift differs from a bribe in the motive and purpose of giving. When giving a gift, the giver expects nothing in return. However, a gift becomes a bribe at the moment when it is used to gain an advantage or to obtain a favorable decision in the interests of the giver or someone close to them."