<p>Would you think it was stupid to receive a Valentine's gift from your parents while you're at school? My S' school always has groups making gift bags for fundraisers. One team is doing a Valentine themed one (candy/snacks). I am debating about ordering it for S. Just wondering if it is more of a "girl thing". Would you rather just have a card with cash?</p>
<p>Well, cash is always appreciated - but: There's nothing like a care-package from mum to make me feel better when I'm far away from home. :-)
But I guess it depends a bit on who your S socializes with...</p>
<p>Those university care packages suck. Home made ones are the best.</p>
<p>Most freshman guys wouldn't/shouldn't feel it was stupid to receive one. But I agree, the home made care packages are much better</p>
<p>Wouldn't bother me at all, my mom has sent several care packages to me (and includes enough for my roommate too). And if she included a card with cash, that would be even better. :P</p>
<p>gifts of candy or food can only be good things.</p>
<p>I would mind thats for sure, dont sent such a gift on this particular day...</p>
<p>Thanks for the opinions so far. I know care packages are good-but for Valentine's Day specifically? The packages are delivered to students by the team that it is a fund raiser for (a women's sports team).</p>
<p>i'm not a guy, but i know guys who get things like that from their parents (especially candy/baked goods) & they're always very happy (and possessive haha)</p>
<p>I must be in the minority here, because the last time my parents got me valentine gifts I was like 12 years old (but hey I can't blame you for really loving your son). But I would give cash or a check, apparently money is pretty useful while at college.</p>
<p>Depends on your son's sense of humor. </p>
<p>My brother would totally take it as "I assume you are as unlikable and unattractive as ever and there are no chances of you having a real girlfriend to send you Valentine's gifts, so because I feel sorry for you I have sent you this. Pretend it's from someone else" </p>
<p>Less uptight people, on the other hand, might find it amusing or kind.</p>
<p>i would love it if my mom sent me a care package, especially if it was some type of baked food or something.</p>
<p>I think you should ask the school team to send it. Any gift sent would be a good thing, and most likely appreciated.</p>
<p>To be honest, any food/candy will be lovingly accepted without question. I wouldn't care if it came in a big pink box. If your son freaks out, tell him to "man up." </p>
<p>Edit: I noticed you're from Michigan. Does he go to the University of Michigan? If so, tell him if he doesn't want it, he's welcome to drop it off at my dorm. ;)</p>
<p>I wouldn't have minded at all if I were a freshman, or now for that matter. Getting a gift is always nice!</p>
<p>I'd rather have cash than food. Your son could probably buy candy in bulk at Costco or a similar store and have some extra dough to spend on other things.</p>