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

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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 🤷‍♀️

Nothing, basically every other holiday is geared towards them, let the adults keep this one!

Nothing. Valentines is for lovers. Dh and I will do what we have been doing for many years: he will give me a card and flowers, I will hide chocolate hearts in his shoes. I used to hide them in his bag, for him to find at work, which is no good now that he WFH, but he always goes for a walk.

Great band ..Night boat to Cairo.
Sorry couldn't resist.😁

I think my sons would think I’d finally cracked if I started sending them red roses and heart-shaped chocolates for Valentines Day 😂

It’s DH’s birthday here, so the Valentine element is always secondary (he will get me something though). Nothing to do with the kids.

nothing for my husband even.

Aw OP, some people on here are being unecessary.
My little boy is only six months so we won’t do much- did take him to Baby Sensory and it was Valentines themed which was adorable!
When he’s a bit older I’d love to do some valentines baking or crafts with him. It’s just nice to mix things up a bit and have a bit of a theme I think. Your day with your daughter sounds lovely!

And just to add, I’ve got my nephew (3yo) a book on love and kindness. They made parents cards at nursery this week.

valentines is whatever it means to you…..even if it’s nothing. To my family, it was about love and mum would tell us the story of St Valentine

I love the "is this a new thing" posts.

@steff13 It was a genuine question because my DD is now in her late 20s and I’m out of the loop with kids stuff. Valentine’s Day has traditionally been a day for couples so you can’t blame me for being surprised. Obviously there’s nothing wrong with making our DC feel appreciated but I can’t help but feel there are plenty of celebrations geared towards them already. Having said that, the day you’ve planned sounds lovely OP.

Maybe because mindless and pointless consumption of pound shop Chinese tat is why the planet is burning up.

Your children do not need this shite. Just tell them you love them.

Absolutely nothing. It would be really weird

I don’t do anything for my kids on Valentine’s Day. Dh and I might get a meal for 2 from m and s - really push the boat out 😂

I know a mum who makes an elaborate valentines display for her son. He’s 14 now and has had this since he was a toddler. It’s helium balloons, presents, teddies and chocolates all displayed in the lounge for when he comes downstairs. It’s very OTT to me, but I guess it’s their tradition and they’re happy.

My mum always used to give me a small heart 'something'. Nothing big or expensive but she did it from childhood into adulthood. Examples a little glass heart, a wine bottle stopper with a heart topper, a little wooden heart box. I still use the metal heart keychain she got me a million years ago and have little hearts tucked all around.

Sounds strange.

Why?

Some people's minds really are in the gutter.

Sweet FA! Valentines is for a romantic love.

Aw this sounds lovely OP. Lots of bitter replies! Honestly why do people love pissing on other people’s chips. My daughter has been doing lots of valentines activities at preschool so we’ve got her a new toddler book, a little sparkly card (she LOVES cards haha) and a balloon. It’s fun to celebrate the little things if you want to.

Im single but im just buying myself a load of chocolate

People post every year asking what everyone else is doing with their kids for Valentine’s Day?

Nothing because Valentine's day is about romantic love, not familial love.

I think you can celebrate love in any way you wish on valentines, the same way plenty of people celebrate with their friends. I picked mine up a cheap lego flower each from the works (£3) and I will probably make some heart bunting with my youngest as she loves crafting and it is nice to have a theme!

Nothing for my children, but I’m married, so this occasion is for me and my husband to treat each other and go out for dinner alone. Our children get plenty of occasions all year round, this one is ours.

People aren't being harsh.

It's just that a lot of us don't understand why a day which traditionally is associated with romantic love should be morphed into a celebration for children. It makes no sense whatsoever.

I think it was ops comment that tarnished the thoughtfulness....
plus, when someone’s son decides to take her out when she’s older, she won’t be thrilled by literally the bare minimum!!

That is a very judgy comment. Who cares if people do the bare minimum? A woman's love language may not be gifts or quality time. It is ridiculous to think valentine's day has to set a bar.

Valentine's Day is for 'romantic' couples. I don't do anything at all for the kids.

Sack them off to their grandad’s house and hope they don’t have another sibling in 9 months time!

The last bit is a joke, but the first bit isn’t. I think my step mum is baking with them and my dad is taking them swimming so they’ll do something fun. In exchange for him having them this weekend we are dog sitting for him and my step mum next week as they’re going away for a (cheaper) “Valentine’s Day” get away.