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Dear Ann Landers,
should have written this letter several weeks ago, but like everyone else, I keep putting things off. Thousands of children will be depressed on Valentine's Day. While teachers spend time putting up lovely mailboxes and heart-shaped dec-orations, little emphasis will be placed on love and kindness. There will be so many disappointed children again this year. The same pretty girls and handsome boys (always popular) will receive a load of valentines, while the plain Janes and Johnnies will be left out. I am opposed to free choice when it comes to exchanging valentines in school. It creates too much anxiety and heartache. The teacher ought to match up valentine "couples." They should make valentines for each other during class time. No other valentines should be given at school. This way, no one will be left out. It's the best way to save hurt feelings. My own child is pretty and popular. She told me in January she hates Valentine's Day because "the same kids get dozens while other kids get none." She gave a valentine last year to every kid in the class. I thought it was a kind and generous thing to do. It made me proud of her. If my letter arrives too late for this year, maybe you can print it and plans can be made for next year. Thanks for your time. -Mother in Dothan, Ala.

Dear Mother,
Here's your letter on Valentine's Day-too late to help the plain Janes and Johnnies this year, but I hope the teachers and parents out there will remember your suggestion for next year. It's a good one.



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