New York

Teachers, tutors and baby sitters are among life’s golden helpers, and at holiday time, many of them get thank-you gifts from the kids and families they serve.

A few may be lucky enough to get cash tips or pricey group presents organized by the team or class mom. In some affluent communities, in fact, cash or expensive gift cards for teachers have become a bit of an ethical issue.

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