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[quote=Anonymous]Our family stopped fussing over Hallmark holidays when the kids finished middle school. A simple, “Happy Mother’s/Father’s/Valentine’s Day” does the trick. The college kids call for a chat. More than that feels performative, commercial and burdensome. Instead we treat each other really well every day, and if someone sees a gift that someone might like, they give it for no reason other than the joy of giving. Unless it’s expensive. Then they might save it for Christmas so they aren’t just buying for the sake of buying in December. A low key approach is liberating. For OP, I think this is more about everyday appreciation. Have a chat as a family. Calmly let them know how you are feeling. And hopefully agree to some expectations around greeting-card-company-invented holidays. Matching their energy isn’t bad. But do it for the right reason, not as payback. [/quote]
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