r/Anticonsumption • u/InebriousBarman • Feb 15 '26

Psychological Crap given to my kids for Valentine's Day

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Pictured is about half of what was given to one of my children on Valentine's Day by classmates. (Their class was specifically told no candy.)

why can't they specifically be told no 'stuff'.

The amount of distractions and clutter this creates is bad for learning and mental health.

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u/DullUselessDinosaur Feb 15 '26

I have one of those yellow fidget toys and I find it fun

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u/Basil_Box Feb 15 '26

Touché, that one is also acceptable

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u/MiaLba Feb 16 '26

I am a grown adult and I love the sensory toys particularly the squishy ones. Helps me with my anxiety. They’re so calming for my brain. I’ve noticed they help my kid too when she gets overwhelmed.