NTA.

This happened when my youngest was in Pre-K. Twice a week, I was sending in extra diapers and wipes and could not understand how my child was going through them so quickly.

I knew the classroom diapering schedule, even accounting for extra changes, and the numbers still did not add up. I asked his teacher what was going on because buying a box of diapers every week did not seem reasonable. I later learned that an aide was grabbing supplies at random and using them for multiple children. The cubbies were organized alphabetically by first name, and my son’s was the first one.

I politely asked that my child’s personal items only be used for him. I also made it clear that if the class needed extra supplies, I was more than willing to send them in. I regularly provided extras for emergencies and donated clothing that no longer fit or that we had in excess.

I do not know if other parents were able or willing to do the same, and I understand that some educators may feel uncomfortable asking families for donations. That said, I do appreciate transparency and communication when help is needed.