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Granny card on Mothers Day

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BeTaupeBear · 10/03/2025 13:39

I’ve noticed in the shops a lot of Happy Mothers Day Granny cards - I’m sure there always have been but I’ve only just noticed!

I wondered if it was the done thing for children to give their Grans cards?

I don’t remember doing it when I was younger but I have a baby so will need to decide if we will be and wondered what the consensus is

AIBU- yes totally normal and expected to give Granny a card from grandchild
AINBU- not expected, you just get a card for your own mums

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steff13 · 10/03/2025 13:54

BeTaupeBear · 10/03/2025 13:50

That’s a really good point! Thank you I think your right

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I see the situation all the time because of my work; mom and dad aren't able to care for the kids for whatever reason and so the grandparents step in. People who don't work in a similar role might not realize how prevalent it actually is.

Adhikv · 10/03/2025 13:52

We always did this as kids and now I do with my children - it’s a nice touch and my family enjoy it

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BeTaupeBear · 10/03/2025 13:50

steff13 · 10/03/2025 13:43

I would imagine there are people who don't have their mother for whatever reason and their grandmother is filling that role.

That’s a really good point! Thank you I think your right

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Endofyear · 10/03/2025 13:49

For some people, their Gran will have fulfilled the 'mother' role in their life?

CantHoldMeDown · 10/03/2025 13:49

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hereismydog · 10/03/2025 13:44

Doesn’t matter if it’s the ‘done thing’ by other people! If you want to get one, do. If you don’t, don’t.

Fridaysgirl17 · 10/03/2025 13:44

We always sent one to our Granny's & I'm in my 40's & my kids always gave my mom one when she was here,all her grandchildren did & I do the same for my dad on Father's Day. I suppose it's what works for your family & it works for us

steff13 · 10/03/2025 13:43

I would imagine there are people who don't have their mother for whatever reason and their grandmother is filling that role.

Mareleine · 10/03/2025 13:43

I know people who get excited over cards like this. 🤢
It's gotten out of hand really. There's already a grandparents day (invented by the card companies AFAIK).

CantHoldMeDown · 10/03/2025 13:41

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toomuchfaff · 10/03/2025 13:40

Card companies will do anything to drive sales...

Diningtableornot · 10/03/2025 13:40

Consumerism gone mad. Ignore!

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