The article discusses how the end-of-school-year period has become a marketing opportunity for retailers targeting parents of schoolchildren. Advertisers encourage parents to give teachers personalized and exceptional gifts as a token of appreciation. Psychologist Roman Mazalova notes that while giving flowers or candy was once common, social media now provides numerous gift ideas, creating pressure on parents to choose something more unique.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral observation about commercial practices during the end-of-school-year period without taking a stance on the issue. It includes quotes from an expert but does not exhibit biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing.
