by Abby
Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, and an ideal day to spread love for those around you. It is a great time for couples to get gifts and pamper each other. But is it really necessary to celebrate in school? I advise teachers to eliminate Valentines celebrations. Often times it leaves some students upset. The candy is also a big problem. Often times, Valentine’s Day is way over the top. I think it is okay to have adults celebrate it, but do kids really need to celebrate this holiday all about love?
Some kids, especially girls, can be left upset and heartbroken on Valentine’s Day. Celebrating this holiday encourages the idea of a “valentine.” Often times, kids will ask the “cute” boys or girls (depending on gender) to be their “valentine.” This can lead to tears if someone is rejected and embarrassment if someone is accepted. Often times, kids will get their “valentine” extra things. Most classes say, “If you give something to one person, you have to give it to everyone else,” but sometimes, students will ignore this rule and give extra things to their “valentine.” this can lead to jealousy from other students, especially those rejected be the one giving their “valentine” extra things. Not to mention, having a “valentine” could be considered having a boyfriend or girlfriend, which is a relationship not appropriate for those under high school age. Jealousy, anger, and tears are results of this romantic holiday.
One word can describe one of the biggest problems of Valentine’s Day: Candy. Candy is the result of obesity, and often of jealousy on Valentine’s Day because students with “valentines” want to give their “valentine” extra candy. Candy is a big cause of the obesity epidemic in America because kids are constantly eating unhealthy snacks. Eliminating unnecessary holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, in school can help make kids healthier. Not to mention, candy is way overpriced around Valentine’s Day because students buy candy for classmates and stores want extra money. In the article “Top 10 Reasons Not To Celebrate Valentine’s Day” it says,” Candy Makes You Gain Weight: The typical Valentine’s Day gift is chocolate and although it is yummy, probably not a good idea to eat unless you can resist eating all the candy you get.” It is difficult to stop yourself eating all your candy. Perhaps eliminating Valentine’s Day in school can lead to healthier eating.
Valentine’s Day is way over the top celebrated. Some students have Facebook accounts, and often times, those who do had a “valentine” and want to post annoying pictures of things they gave them. Often times, kids and adults, will give their “valentine,” spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend big, expensive presents. Again this can lead to jealousy, especially if the gift is posted on Facebook. Not to mention, if one boy gives his “valentine” a $5 gift and another boy gives his “valentine” a $10 gift, the girl of the first boy might think her “valentine” doesn’t love her as much as boy number two’s “valentine”. This can lead to jealousy and anger. Not something a teacher wants to deal with. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in school is not a good idea.
Valentine’s Day is not a holiday meant for school. Adults are okay celebrating it, but it should be eliminated from school. Valentine’s Day makes some kids heartbroken. Candy often given out, and that is a big problem. Valentine’s Day is to over the top. This is not a good idea to celebrate this holiday in school. Valentine’s Day encourages relationships inappropriate for Elementary and Junior High School. Adults can celebrate what they want, but this holiday should be eliminated from school. We don’t need to continue celebrating this romantic holiday with kids Kindergarten to 10th grade. Valentine’s Day is not something kids need to celebrate.