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DS making valentines gifts for friends - normal?

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ThatPlumTraybake · 08/02/2026 20:04

DS, 11, is making his 3 main friends valentines cards as well as one big one for his best friend. He also said he’s going to buy him some heart haribos and give him them at school on Friday. I think this is really sweet but is it normal for children (especially boys) to give valentines gifts to friends? I’ve always viewed it as a romantic day only.

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Endofyear · 08/02/2026 22:38

HappyAsASandboy · 08/02/2026 20:13

If he is 11 and primary, then I think this is totally normal. Less common, and more likely to attract teasing in secondary.

I don't know - even if primary, none of my boys would have done this! I hope the little lad doesn't get teased 😔

HappyAsASandboy · 08/02/2026 20:13

If he is 11 and primary, then I think this is totally normal. Less common, and more likely to attract teasing in secondary.

Childanddogmama · 08/02/2026 20:09

Doesn't sound typical for an 11 year old boy. It's really nice that he values his friendships. But I hope the reaction from his friends will be positive, although I imagine he might get some negative responses from either his friends or other classmates.

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