Pretty sure this kid's daycare teacher is former mafia

That’s a no for me too dog. I understand wanting it to be a surprise- but there are lots of ways to make it a surprise while letting a parent know up front. The principal of the thing is enough- but for some people $14 is a lot of money in their budget and that isn’t fair to them.

why should I have to pay money for something my kid made for me, that will otherwise go in the trash ? And if it's not already made does that mean my kid is left out if I can't pay ?

And if it is made already and you can't spare the money my kid now thinks I don't want my gift or it wasn't worth it. Total emotional blackmail