About a month ago Kaylee's friend turned four. We all went to the party, gave the birthday girl a present, and haven't heard anything since. What I'm wondering is what happened to the thank you note? Before you think "Well, it has only been a month," I already know I won't be receiving one because I'm still waiting on ones from the past three birthdays.
We live in a society that breathes entitlement. Children learn early on that they deserve presents for birthdays, holidays, and "just because." Not spending the extra time with your child to write a simple thank you note doesn't help when teaching them the values of appreciation, generosity, and respect.
I know the thank you note might seem old fashioned, but when they are received, it's a great feeling. If I can take the time out of my day to drag my kids to Target to buy someone else's kid a toy (all parents know this is no easy task), I expect some form of acknowledgement in return. Is that too much to ask?
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