But one mother took a more personal approach, sharing her daughter's heartfelt words in a thank-you card. Posting on Reddit on June 24, the mom said: "[I] Asked my daughter to tell me what she liked ...

Treating students and parents as “customers” often means asking teachers to endure disrespect and inflate grades.

Include the customer's name at the top of the note (i.e., "Dear Chloe.") This will make the thank you note seem more personal and less like a standard form letter.

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