To ask what you’re going to do for your child(ren) for Valentine’s Day?

[mumofoneAloneandwell]

I might take dd to the cinema to see and then to Nando’s and to a bakery for a cupcake. Will need to find a flower shop to buy her one red rose

I hate that it’s on a Saturday, I really don’t wanna see young teens out on dates while I’m chronically single 😂

will you do anything? No judgement if not, it’s just me and dd so I like to do this stuff

plus, when someone’s son decides to take her out when she’s older, she won’t be thrilled by literally the bare minimum!!

edit to see either Gaby’s dolls house, zootropolis 2 or The Goat (kids cartoon) - not sure which 🤷‍♀️

I just got them both a little love heart gift bag with their favourite chocolates inside

Don't usually do anything for ds but I was in m&s today and they had some heart shaped gingerbread biscuits so I got him one. I'll probably give it to him Friday straight after his swimming lesson as he's always ravenous.

Galentines 😭
Stop 🤣
It gets worse lol

I might make something - I don't plan to buy any Chinese made rubbish which will end up in landfill by the next weekend

Funny you ask I have just had this conversation with my DH who told
me not to buy the outfit I was planning on buying my DD for Valentine’s Day because it will set a president!! I didn’t see the big deal initially but do sort of understand what he means. I got her a card and a little chocolate lollipop! I know she has made us cards so I think it’s nice

i absolutely adore my dc and as such will be treating them to a little hamper of home bargains acquired tat
I honestly don’t know where to start with this 😆😆😆

Ewwww. Maybe it's an American thing. Valentine's day is for couples.

I assumed you meant for my adult children who might need a babysitter to enable them to enjoy a romantic evening. I will enjoy a nice meal with my husband!

I don’t go over the top, I buy them a chocolate rose every year.
I don’t do cards.

God no. Its for lovers. I don't want my dc thinking its for kids.
They can admire the flowers dh gets me, instead and just once it's not about them:)

If I was single, I'd ignore it, but still do nice things. Not valentines related ie cards and teddies.

I’ve not read the full thread but just looked at the poll. There was a similar thread last year with replies very similar to the first ones I’ve seen on here and in line with the voting.

I think it’s nice you are doing something fun with your DD, OP. I think in the US, Valentines is more of a general celebration so no reason why you can’t do this too.

My DC is grown up and presumably will spend valentines with his partner, DH and I will have a meal out - but only because we are away at the moment, we wouldn’t bother at home.

Agree with this

Teen DD is having 4 friends round, which seems to involve pyjamas, pizza, and laughter. Nothing "themed", it's just an excuse to have a fun night with her mates, which is fine by me. So my Valentines gift to her will be staying out of her room & slinging pizza in the oven.

I think it’s sweet! My coworker told me that her DM gave her a Valentine’s Day basket until her mom passed away a few years ago and my coworker is in her 40s. I think it’s sweet and regret not doing something for my DD.

My mother gave us a valentine card and chocolate sweet from a secret admirer, 40 years ago.

What do you mean ‘children shouldn’t be adored’? That’s a very odd statement. Surely all children should be adored by their parents.

I am in the minority but have got a card and chocolate heart lolly for each of my dc (5,5 and 3). I am very much in the celebrate all the small things camp, you only live once.

It’s an American thing to extend Valentine’s Day to all and sundry I think.

So as a Brit I say bah humbug to that!

No

I don’t do anything for my kids as I see it as a romantic celebration and the love for my kids doesn’t really fit into that (obviously). I also don’t really see it as a “kids day” if that makes sense. However, if you enjoy it then crack on and use it as an excuse to spend some lovely time with your child.

Why does doing something for Valentines equate to not being appreciated every day? DH and I have been married 36 years,we have always celebrated Valentines and always will. Doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate each other the rest of the time.

That is funny but presumably he meant to say 'precedent' rather than 'president'!

Whatever he meant, a card and a chocolate lollipop sounds perfect. We are doing the same. I think it's lovely for children to be involved. Our son will probably reach an age where getting a Valentines card from Mum will be mortifying, so I'm going to make the most of it while I can!

I make cupcakes with hearts on them nothing else.

There are some utter bores on here. It's a fun day and they see the stuff in the shops, make cards and nursery and are having a "wear what you love day" at school so I see no issue in celebrating a little at home - bringing a little joy and excitement to life is not a bad thing in my book.

I have got a card for each of them and a bag of Haribo heartthrobs. That would usually be all but I did see some cute heart hair grips in Sainsbury's so got them a set each too. Making them feel special and re-affirming love is positive.

We will be doing pancake day and Chinese new year next week too despite not being Christian or Chinese!!

I like any excuse to do something special for dc but wouldn't do valentine's day, maybe because mine is a boy and would just be totally embarrassed by his mum getting him a card or treat on valentine's day when he's 10/11. He would hide in his room and not come out or something.