Check out this gift!!

I just HAD to show everyone! My daughter is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. They had a little party deal at school and exchanged valentine's, you know, the dinky little cards, that, if you're lucky, came with some sort of candy or even a tattoo...

Well, my daughter's "boyfriend" presented her with this item. It's a beach towel with her name monogrammed into it, cute as hell, but come ON, should this be happening THIS early?? Her Daddy isn't too thrilled about the whole deal, but I'm having trouble understanding that 2nd graders exchange gifts like this!! Should I start to worry???

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Originally Posted by amystours

I just HAD to show everyone! My daughter is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. They had a little party deal at school and exchanged valentine's, you know, the dinky little cards, that, if you're lucky, came with some sort of candy or even a tattoo...

Well, my daughter's "boyfriend" presented her with this item. It's a beach towel with her name monogrammed into it, cute as hell, but come ON, should this be happening THIS early?? Her Daddy isn't too thrilled about the whole deal, but I'm having trouble understanding that 2nd graders exchange gifts like this!! Should I start to worry???

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7? I still have a problem with My 21 year old Daughter living in Denver! Nip it in the bud now unless you want to be a grandma soon! I agree with Dad!!

Exactly what I was thinking!!!! I wasn't even aware they had "boyfriends" in 2nd grade!!! When I was her age, I seem to remember classifying "boys" in the same regimen with worms and bugs.....lol, no offense, fellas!

I work at an elementary school and you couldn't believe the things some of these kids are doing and saying. Its unbelievable.

Im far from having kids, as I am on 22, but I can remember when I was in 2nd grade. you try to impress them. Hell, I gave this girl a ring my dad gave me, so its understandable. I would just think it as a nice gift. LOL

That's awesome!

Can you say "Crush"

lol, well I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open from now on!! I think the thing is absolutely adorable, and I do believe a thank-you note is in order, but I'm just shocked. It's not like they are going "out", or even talking on the phone for that matter!!! She's still my baby, ya know?

lol that sounds like something my lil nephew would do. he's in first grade and he was tellin me he likes the teachers daughter and she likes him back!

lol to funny

I guess I'm just kind of surprised that a parent would do that....

Kids do things like this at such early ages because they see it on TV and everywhere else. And because Valentine's Day is so heavily commercialized.

Just because we know why they do it doesn't mean it is a good idea.

This isn't like taking a little extra care with the card that you fill out for the person you have a crush on. It is an expensive gift that required quite a lot of planning. And almost certainly help from the boy's parents (what were they thinking?). That is too much at that age.

I do think it requires a thank you note. But I'd also look into the situation. I might start with the teacher. Maybe the boy's family just over did things and got a towel for everyone in the class, who knows? If it was an individual thing directed only at your daughter, what else is going on with those 2? Hopefully the teacher pays enough attention to have some idea.

Then, once you have an idea of what is going on, I'd decide if approaching the boy's parents is appropriate or not. If they didn't help the boy obtain the beach towel, they may be as alarmed as you. Or maybe Dad helped, but Mom would be concerned. And if they don't see your concern, then that is a big red flag...

My daughter is in 5th grade, and so far I've seen nothing like this, so it isn't like it is going on with all the kids these days....

Yea, I'd be a little weirded out...I mean on one hand it's cute, but on the other...second grade? I mean shouldn't he have given her a flower he picked on the playground or something?

i cant believe his parents allowed (and prolly paid for) that! it is very cute and sweet though!

I did some questioning this morning at school...apparently, the little boy's mother is a teacher up there, but works in a different wing of the school.

She took a liking to my little one, and said the gift was from HER, it just came through her son. After extensive questioning, my daughter said that she and the little boy were not "that kind" of friends, but "regular" friends, like her and Krystal...

For some reason, I feel SOOOOOO much better!!! All this hoopla for nothing!!! Don't think I'm not going to keep my eyes open, though. I feel downright silly for overanalyzing.