But does that mean its always the right thing to do?
One woman recently took toRedditafter her kids school parade didnt quite go as planned.
Upset by what happened, the mom decided to confront the teacher.
See how it all played out below.
In the U.S., for example, these conflicts often center around who should provide classroom essentials.
However, not all parents are on board with the idea of communal sharing.
This debate surfaces regularly, but it became particularly heated on TikTok last year.
Undera popular video, one parent commented, What I buy for my children is theirs.
And I will be telling their teachers the same.
Another chimed in, I will label each crayon individually with my childs name, a whole 128 pack.
Teachersoften step in to fill gaps, using their own money to buy extra items.
On average, they put about $479 towards these supplies, with seven percent contributing over $1,000.
Its just something we naturally do.
It raises bigger concerns about fairness, spending, and who should cover these costs in schools.
Check out the results:
