Just for Dads
Reddit asked men what
they thought of Valentine’s
Day. After receiving
numerous responses, the
answers ranged from “not
an important day,” to “a
very important milestone”
to “a day to measure
relationships.”
Do you know who loves
Valentine’s Day the most?
Candy companies—almost one billion dollars is
spent on candy each year.
But the news is not good for all candy
companies: Neeco, the company who created
sweetheart conversation heart candies in 1866,
went bankrupt the past year, and there is a good
that have helped countless dads express simple
valentine messages over the past 150 years. This
almost downright impossible.
But it pays to consider: Is Valentine’s Day
The desire to receive a valentine, candy
gram, or, in essence, just to be liked and
loved is embedded in our DNA. And for
many children and families, this begins
with fatherly love.
about the candy or something more? As this
holiday approaches, I encourage you to make your
relationships the focus. February is the month
that people evaluate relationships, and that starts
even early in childhood. The desire to receive a
valentine, candy gram, or, in essence, just to be
liked and loved is embedded in our DNA. And
for many children and families, this begins with
fatherly love. In an ever busy world, try to focus,
of all—time. Spend Valentine’s Day connecting
with your family.
Ward Williams is the founder and executive director of
Vineyard Family Services. Contact him at ward@vfsdads.com.
WARD
WILLIAMS
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