Valentine's cards for children?

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 .

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.

"'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.

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?

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

Valentine cards to the cat? How sad.

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

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!!

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.

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.

I don't know if it's still a thing but when I was growing up in Canada, we bought very cheap books of valentine cards to cut out, fold and give to all our classmates. It seemed a sweet and inexpensive thing to do and everyone got lots of 'cards'.

I agree with SueDonim about schools encouraging children with the sending of Valentine cards. Totally wrong. All the pretty, popular girls and good looking popular boys will be inundated, whilst the plain and not very popular ones will miss out, unless the teachers send sympathy ones to those poor kids. A great way to give them issues about something pointless.

I’m amazed at some of these replies but have enjoyed reading them. I do send dh a card we always have done well he is the love of my life!

I send one to my DS, DDIL and the GC They all know it's me and every year they all feign surprise and and wonder "who on earth could this be from?"
It worries me not one jot that someone else thinks we're mad. It makes us smile, so that's enough.

I always sent my children valentines cards until they got partners of their own . I now send them to my GC. Just spreads a little happiness that's all. I also send one to my DH and he to me

Our son has his birthday on Valentine’s Day, he hates the fact it’s always so expensive to dine out on the day and hard to book the best places.
On the positive side he is thankful I didn’t name him Valentine!!

We never take any notice of Valentines day. We got married on 17th February so restrict our card sending to that.

It as the advantage that flowers are cheaper and restaurants not overcrowded so we can eat out in peace.

I think the idea of schools encouraging children to send Valentines cards to classmates is shocking. Imagine being the only child in the class who doesn’t receive a card from anyone.

For some reason which I can no longer fathom, I started sending my dds cards when they were young. I’m still doing it even though they’re both grown up and one is married with a baby! Apparently, I’m not allowed to stop sending them cards because it’s my duty as a mother.

Totally agree vegansrock and rosenoir

I find it odd to send them to anyone but an adult love interest.

It’s just a way for card makers to increase sales. I think it’s weird to send them to children as it’s supposed to be for lovers but whatever floats your boat.

MissAdventure, to the cat
From the cat

Greymar, to a speck of dust! I’m speechless

I agree with you growingolddisgracefully. Me and my husband always send each other valentines cards, I’ve never sent them to my AC they would find it really weird!! I might love them dearly but no way, valentines is about romance isn’t it, and certainly wouldn’t send my fur babies valentines cards lol

I saw one to a speck of dust the other day? What next?

I have just seen online (moonpig) a valentine card depicting an ultrasound scan photo of an unborn child ... to be sent to the mother/to-be I assume .....from the baby -to-be?

I always send Valentine cards to my grandchildren and niece, because I love them, and I am not an American.