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Question for you.
I have several students this year that don't celebrate any holidays. That's fine, but I don't want to slight the girls because their families ask that I don't give gifts. Is there a way to give a little something without offending? Can I mask it as a "good job" gift or am I risking offending? (they are Jehovah's Witnesses)I don't feel it's appropriate to ask them so I'm asking you. I don't know anything about this. I don't want to upset anyone, but I like to share!
Thanks for any insight or ideas on where to learn more about this topic.
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http://www.jw-media.org/beliefs/beliefsfaq.htm According to that site, they: commemorate the Memorial of Christ's death, the most important religious event of the year for Jehovah's Witnesses. Throughout the year, Jehovah's Witnesses enjoy parties, picnics, and other events without feeling bound to obligations or to a fixed date. We may also celebrate special events such as weddings and anniversaries. However, we do not celebrate holidays that have non-Christian religious origins or those that promote nationalism. We are not opposed to celebrations in general or to the giving of gifts. Having said that - if their parents don't wish gifts, I'd honor that request. Parents have the right to raise their kids as they see fit, however silly it may seem to the outsiders.
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I would avoid giving them a gift during the holidays, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to give them a gift during some other time, just for saying thanks to them or "good work".
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You might just say to the parents, "the last thing I want to do is offend you", is there a time I could give your child a small gift if it wasn't "holiday-oriented". Perhaps the middle of January? Or the middle of November?
If the answer is no, then just continue to respect that and give those girls a little extra encouragement or praise...or give them a little challenge..."if you practice...this much extra (or whatever)...you will get a page of stickers (or a pack of stickers)"...or something small. Make it work/reward oriented. I mean, how about a coupon for a free ice cream from a nice little ice cream shop? You could even ask the parent if that's okay (as opposed to masking it)- since it would be a little challenge exclusively for those children who don't celebrate.
I suspect they might just appreciate that you honor/respect that they don't celebrate.
I commend you heartily for caring about the parents wishes...and the children not being slighted.
I suspect parents that make such choices have a way of helping their kids with any feelings of being slighted- IF they feel that way at all.
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Oh, and a free lesson is a gift to a parent, not really to a child, afterall, it is parents who pay for lessons (usually).
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