Valentine's cards for children?

My ex-husband always said "It's just lining the manufacturers
pockets". He never sent me a card of any sort whatsoever in 32 years of marriage.
But surely Valentine cards should just be for lovers, partners, spouses.

The idea of compulsory romantic gestures on a set day seems ludicrous. It’s always been ignored in my family (my parents and me/my husband) until recently, when I believe one son gives his wife a present. Perhaps she expected it, so he has to! I suspect that’s the power of advertising.

I agree with those who find the idea of encouraging it in school is shocking. Poor children.

I had a lovely bunch of carnations this morning from DH! I certainly haven't sent or received anything from any one else, nor would I expect to!! Valentine's day is for lovers not children or Grannies!!

Valentine cards to the cat? How sad.

(I did get a hug from my DH this morning!)

I know, it’s mad isn’t it? I think card manufacturers are desperate to make money in an “ online “ fuelled world.

I used to send an anonymous card to each son just in case one of them got one and the others didn't! I stopped when they realised it was me.
Cards are bad enough in schools but my 8 and 10 year old daughters have come home with a gift bag full of presents as well as cards from several boys and girls. Some of them are quite expensive and contain messages which I consider to be inappropriate and over the top for their ages eg 'When we are together I feel better. Stay with me forever so I will feel safer. If I could describe love in one word I would call it you.' This particular boy has been sending cards, gifts and letters regularly for a couple of years. His mum thinks it's cute but I worry that it is a bit obsessive in one so young! Am I over reacting?

"'to my son (or daughter) on Valentine's Day. What on earth?????"

I send one to my son every year. He was born on 14th February 1979.

My DGS aged 9 made a lovely card for me and one for his mum and I treasure this! I gave him a tin of love hearts. Both my other daughters give my DGD Valentine cards and small gifts. My own parents sent me a “secret admirer” valentines card. I think it’s a lovely gesture and give and receive in that spirit.

This is one of those Marmite things !
I think it is a very odd thing to do , but each to their own .

If my dad or in-laws had ever sent one to my children I would have put a stop to it .