Quote Originally Posted by Mandaloopy View Post

Also got a message over dinner denying my request for sand- kids trace out letters and strengthen awareness of phonics and fine motor skills- they don't want to pay for sand.
Without meaning to be a Chinese apologist : surely they couldn't be so stingy. I wonder if there is some odd difference due to culture ? Like they don't want to get sand everywhere. You just never know with other cultures....you can't assume your answer is correct. Some woman may be seeing a big mess to clean up...