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Thatsthesoundofthepolice · 2025-02-12T22:16:06+00:00

Or do any activities with them? I’m seeing it more and more as a thing for kids to be involved in, as in crafts or getting heart cupcakes..do you do things like that?

FunnysInLaJardin · 12/02/2025 23:16

No!

MumChp · 12/02/2025 23:17

No.

beencaughttrollin · 12/02/2025 23:17

Yes, I get mine (16, 14, and 10) little gifts which I give at breakfast on the day. My parents did the same in the '90s, so nothing new. I always actually disapproved, because historically Valentine's Day is a celebration of rape culture, but I also appreciate that things evolve over time.

We don't do any special activities as it hasn't seemed necessary but I'm sort of hyper aware that there's pressure from this day and maybe if they wanted to do some activity, things could evolve.

CienAnosDeSoledad · 12/02/2025 23:22

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 22:25

I find the concept absolutely bizarre and am surprised at the amount of people saying yes!

Valentine’s Day is for romantic love/the person you’re shagging. It’s not for kids.

This! So much this.

My mum congratulates me with Valentine's. Some of my friends. Like.. why? Since when it's 'congratulate everyone you know' day and not just for partners? Ridiculous. The day is quite ridiculous in itself, but even more so now.

And no, I definitely don't gift anything to my kid on Valentine's and don't even mention it. She's my daughter, not my boyfriend.

Lindy2 · 12/02/2025 23:28

I've got them some heart shaped chocolates and a chocolate rose each.

DH has got a card and a chocolate teddy bear.

I do it for a bit of fun that's all. It's harmless fun and it puts a smile on my kid's faces.

cinders222 · 12/02/2025 23:29

Yes have bought daughter 12 some bits and bobs. Me and hubby won't get each other anything just Marks meal deal. And got daughter heart shaped garlic bread and pizza from Aldi.
We have always bought her something and had something nice to eat on Valentines day

SapphOhNo · 12/02/2025 23:30

No. That's weird.

Heidi2018 · 12/02/2025 23:34

My dad started buying me a rose for Valentines when I was in my late teens, this is something my OH has started with our daughter now. I'll probably buy our son a teddy or something small. It's just a token. Our daughter has made us handmade gifts in school

BreezyScroller · 12/02/2025 23:45

God no!

I don't find he concept of Valentine especially child-friendly, I do more than enough and am not starting something I'll have to keep up for ever.

Not all "celebration" have to be around the children.

Caerulea · 12/02/2025 23:45

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 12/02/2025 23:03

Oh how I wish I had seen that! It sounds fab

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Haha, it's sold out now. Glad I got it when I did.

I fully intend to sneak it into his bag to find at work with his workmates (who I know very well)

https://www.unhingedgifts.com/product-page/scream-shake-moon-card

Sound & Shake Moon Card | Unhinged Gifts

Just like the moon, you're always behind your lover...just waiting for the right moment to shine! And boy, does this card shine (and scream) ((and shake)).

https://www.unhingedgifts.com/product-page/scream-shake-moon-card

Bubblegumtatoos · 12/02/2025 23:46

No. Nor my DH. It is naff.

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 23:55

Trainstrike · 12/02/2025 23:07

I've never known any adults who celebrate it. It always been very much a primary/secondary school thing so I see it as childish. Therefore I don't think it's that weird for parents to do something like a special breakfast or give heart shaped lollies.

I've never associated it with "romantic" love, I always assume that's what anniversaries are for.

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Primary aged children celebrating Valentine’s Day? Surely it would be beyond inappropriate for a primary child to be sending anyone a card?

It is for couples/love interests. It has been about romantic love for centuries, not children.

I don’t ‘celebrate’ but I’ve ordered my partner a card praising the size of his cock and last year he bought me a bag of fried egg Haribo. Not a celebration but it’s something to mark with the person you love or are sleeping with.

denhaag · 13/02/2025 00:00

I'm giving my teenager some money so he can take his girlfriend out, does that count?!

Seriously, no. I love my sons, but not in a romantic way.

denhaag · 13/02/2025 00:02

CatamaranViper · 12/02/2025 23:00

Not necessarily. In Norfolk, jack valentine comes knocking on doors delivering chocolates to kids.

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I grew up in Norfolk and this Jack fella never knocked on our door!
Who do I need to speak to about this?!

Goldenbear · 13/02/2025 00:04

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 23:55

Primary aged children celebrating Valentine’s Day? Surely it would be beyond inappropriate for a primary child to be sending anyone a card?

It is for couples/love interests. It has been about romantic love for centuries, not children.

I don’t ‘celebrate’ but I’ve ordered my partner a card praising the size of his cock and last year he bought me a bag of fried egg Haribo. Not a celebration but it’s something to mark with the person you love or are sleeping with.

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Sorry but how are Haribo fried eggs (?) and a card referencing that demonstrative of 'romantic love' hardly, star crossed lovers stuff is it and doesn't really live it up to your own strict interpretation of Valentine's day!

Labraradabrador · 13/02/2025 00:05

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 22:25

I find the concept absolutely bizarre and am surprised at the amount of people saying yes!

Valentine’s Day is for romantic love/the person you’re shagging. It’s not for kids.

It really isn’t in many countries. Fine if you don’t want to celebrate, but I will be giving dc chocolate - it is an opportunity to celebrate people you love, romantic or otherwise.

DancingOctopus · 13/02/2025 00:06

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 12/02/2025 22:31

No, but I may get them a helium balloon for Ascension Day.

So funny.

steff13 · 13/02/2025 00:07

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 23:55

Primary aged children celebrating Valentine’s Day? Surely it would be beyond inappropriate for a primary child to be sending anyone a card?

It is for couples/love interests. It has been about romantic love for centuries, not children.

I don’t ‘celebrate’ but I’ve ordered my partner a card praising the size of his cock and last year he bought me a bag of fried egg Haribo. Not a celebration but it’s something to mark with the person you love or are sleeping with.

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Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang have been doing it since 1975.

1SillySossij · 13/02/2025 00:18

No. Weird!

Labraradabrador · 13/02/2025 00:21

Whatnowthenfordone · 12/02/2025 23:55

Primary aged children celebrating Valentine’s Day? Surely it would be beyond inappropriate for a primary child to be sending anyone a card?

It is for couples/love interests. It has been about romantic love for centuries, not children.

I don’t ‘celebrate’ but I’ve ordered my partner a card praising the size of his cock and last year he bought me a bag of fried egg Haribo. Not a celebration but it’s something to mark with the person you love or are sleeping with.

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Um, where I am from it is traditional to exchange valentines cards amongst classmates in the same way Xmas cards are in this country. Adults might celebrate differently, but for the kids it is about appreciating the people around them. It would also be very normal for a parent to provide a small gift for their children. It hasn’t always or exclusively been about romantic love historically, so think it is. Dry much open to individual interpretation.

TunipTheVegimal24 · 13/02/2025 00:21

My mum used to make me heart-shaped, jam sandwiches in bed on Valentines ❤️ I think it's cute. My 4yo DS has been looking wistfully at foil, heart-shaped, helium balloons in a florist window, so plan on getting him one.

Not sure I'll bother getting DP anything though... Last year I got a (late) fart-themed card. Really, why bother? 😂

Whatnowthenfordone · 13/02/2025 00:21

Goldenbear · 13/02/2025 00:04

Sorry but how are Haribo fried eggs (?) and a card referencing that demonstrative of 'romantic love' hardly, star crossed lovers stuff is it and doesn't really live it up to your own strict interpretation of Valentine's day!

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The people involved share a romantic love. It’s not that hard to understand.

Notgivenuphope · 13/02/2025 00:22

I am an adult but my mum got me some daffs and said they were from the dog hahahahaha

Whatnowthenfordone · 13/02/2025 00:24

Labraradabrador · 13/02/2025 00:21

Um, where I am from it is traditional to exchange valentines cards amongst classmates in the same way Xmas cards are in this country. Adults might celebrate differently, but for the kids it is about appreciating the people around them. It would also be very normal for a parent to provide a small gift for their children. It hasn’t always or exclusively been about romantic love historically, so think it is. Dry much open to individual interpretation.

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I can understand it being different if you’re not in the UK. In the UK, though, it’s been about romantic love for centuries.

TheoTurkey · 13/02/2025 00:36

Nothing for my adult daughters, but I’ve bought this for my eleven month old grandson

Do you get your children anything for Valentines day