Is Valentines day just a day to show off how popular you are?

The kids here at school get thousands of dollars worth of flowers and toys and balloons delivered to the school every year on Valentines Day. They pretty much force their parents to send them something so they will "look" loved. I feel so bad for the kids who get nothing. I wish this day would go away!!!!!

Is Valentines day just a day to show off how popular you are?
That's what I always thought when I was in school lol...It's a day to show off your love for another and for those who don't get anything it can be depressing I guess that's why I don't like Valentines. Maybe you should give those ppl who rarely get anything something! Give out candies, baked goodies, even a simple card!
Reply:My son told me the same thing last year on v-day. I don't understand why a loving parent would feel the need to have a gift delivered to the school??? I think your compassion for those who get nothing is a strong indication of your good character and I applaud you. Maybe you could get a box of the "kid" valentines and just hand them out to everyone who looks a little low tomorrow, you don't have to sign them or maybe sign them God or Jesus and as you hand them out tell the person "you are loved". That might be a bit corny but if I where to get one after never getting any I would think it was Great! God Bless You And Your Kind Heart!
Reply:okay you make no sence
Reply:I'm in my 40's so Valentines Day seems far different now than it used to be. During my Elementary and Junior years we didn't throw names in a hat or pick our own personal Valentines. We went to the card shop and bought a box that held enough Valentines cards to give each and every person a Valentines card. No two cards were the same, so that meant everyone got their own special card and no one was left out. Now, once we got to High School we felt we were too old for that, that's when we began giving Valentines that one special person.
Reply:Valentines day is pretty much just a couple holiday so ya most people hate because its a day that people show their love and brag that they're a couple. Those who are single tend to feel mad, angry, or sad on V-day. I guess it is one of those holidays that single people out