9 Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Cynical Teen

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We don't have to tell you that teens have a tendency to be, well, cynical about life. So if your daughter thinks Valentine's Day is just another Hallmark holiday or your son is busy questioning the concept of love altogether, we can see why you might want to skip the day rather than egg them on. But don't fret — you don't have to give up on everyone's favorite red-, pink-, and heart-filled day just because of some teenage angst. Whether your teens are sitting across the dining room table from you or off at school, we have a few gifts mom and dad can bestow on them to remind them how much you love them (without embarrassing them too much).

UrbanEars Plattan Tomato Perfect Headphones

UrbanEars Plattan Tomato Perfect Headphones

Whether they wear them to block you out or to hear their favorite tunes, these UrbanEars Plattan Headphones in Tomato ($43, originally $59) are a subtle way to celebrate the red-filled day with your teen.

Heart Knee Cable-Knit Over-the-Knee Sock

Heart Knee Cable-Knit Over-the-Knee Sock

Mom might not be able to wear these herself, but your daughter won't be able to resist these Heart Knee Cable-Knit Over-the-Knee Socks ($14).

Eleni's Color Me! DIY Valentine's Gift Set

Eleni's Color Me! DIY Valentine's Gift Set

Sure you could give your kids a box of decorated cookies, but Eleni's Color Me! DIY Valentine's Gift Set ($48-$65) bring some creativity to the classic gift. Decorate them yourself, or let your teens do it themselves — either way, they'll taste great!

Mark & Graham Enamel Locket Necklace

Mark & Graham Enamel Locket Necklace

A simple, non-heart-shaped way to send your love is with a traditional Enamel Locket Necklace ($149). Fill it with a sweet family photo or an image of her favorite place — we guarantee it'll earn a place around her neck.

Send a SugarWish

Send a SugarWish

Candy-lovers no longer have to suffer through a box of sweets that they don't like just because someone picked it out for them. With SugarWish, mom and dad can send the gift of candy — via a sweet email notifying the receiver that they've been gifted with candy — and the receiver can choose which candies will actually go in the box. It's a win-win!

StickyGram Magnets

StickyGram Magnets

For your Instagram-lover, StickyGram is a fun way to take their photos off their phone and into the real world. StickyGram magnets ($15) can be used to decorate lockers, mom's fridge, or even your teen's room.

Urban Renewal Sweetheart Sweatshirt

Urban Renewal Sweetheart Sweatshirt

This casual Urban Renewal Sweetheart Sweatshirt ($34) is bound to stay a favorite long after Valentine's Day.

eCreamery Personalized Ice Cream

eCreamery Personalized Ice Cream

If the way to your teen's heart is through his stomach, eCreamery's Personalized Ice Cream ($60) is the way to go. Mix in all your child's favorite things — the flavor and the mix-ins — and design your own label so your offspring has a dessert of his very own.