Valentine's Day Gifts that Teenagers Want to Give and Receive: A Poll
Some Teenagers Just Hope to Have a Valentine Love by February 14
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2007 Americans consumed 24.5 pounds of candy each per capita. In 2006, American companies shipped $13.9 billion of chocolate and cocoa products and $7.2 billion of nonchocolate candy. The wholesale cut flower business in America in 2007 was $416 million, of which $29 million was for cut roses. In February 2008, American jewelry stores sold $2.6 billion of merchandise.
I asked 142 teenagers in Salt Lake City, Utah if they had a Valentine and what they want to give and receive for Valentine's Day on February 14. Of the 142 teenagers, 77 were boys and 65 were girls. Here are the teenager responses about Valentine's Day:
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Teenager Responses to: Do You Have A Valentine?
Yes - 68
No - 34
No, but hopefully one day - 5
Kinda - 7
Don't know yet - 4
I hope so - 5
I think so - 3
I wish - 3
Maybe - 5
Yes, it's green and brown and goes fast - 1
What is a Valentine? - 3
I have one in mind but he doesn't know it - 1
No, I don't want one - 1
Ewe, no, that's weird - 1
Yes, but he lives in Arizona and doesn't know I love him - 1
What Teenage Boys Want to Give Their Valentine on Valentine's Day February 14
Some teenage boys said they do not know what to give their Valentine yet. Others said they weren't going to give anything. A couple of boys asked what day is Valentine's Day. For the most part, teenage boys do have some romance in their hearts, since most answered the survey with some sort of Valentine gift. Here are the responses:
Number 1 Valentine's Day Gift: Chocolates
Number 2 Valentine's Day Gift: Flowers or Roses
Number 3 Valentine's Day Gift: Candy
Number 4 Valentine's Day Gift: Jewelry
Number 5 Valentine's Day Gift: A Kiss
Number 6 Valentine's Day Gift: Teddy Bear or Stuffed Animal
Number 7 Valentine's Day Gift: A Hug
Number 8 Valentine's Day Gift: Candygram
Number 9 Valentine's Day Gift: Valentine Card
Number 10 Valentine's Day Gift: My Heart
Other Valentine's Day gifts that teenage boys will give to their Valentine: skis, rabbits, stuff, hang out and be together.
What Teenage Boys Want to Receive for Valentine's Day February 14
Number 1 Valentine's Day Gift: Chocolates
Number 2 Valentine's Day Gift: Big Smooch
Number 3 Valentine's Day Gift: I Don't Care
Number 4 Valentine's Day Gift: Candy
Number 5 Valentine's Day Gift: Anything
Number 6 Valentine's Day Gift: A Rose
Number 7 Valentine's Day Gift: A Good Time
Number 8 Valentine's Day Gift: Money
Number 9 Valentine's Day Gift: Valentine Card
Number 10 Valentine's Day Gift: Food
Other Valentine's Day gifts that teenage boys want for Valentine's Day: 30-06 rounds for hunting, something from deep in the heart and soul, a nice note, a watch, and a hug.
What Teenage Girls Want to Give for Valentine's Day February 14
Number 1 Valentine's Day Gift: Candy
Number 2 Valentine's Day Gift: Chocolates
Number 3 Valentine's Day Gift: A Hug
Number 4 Valentine's Day Gift: Valentine Card
Number 5 Valentine's Day Gift: A Kiss
Number 6 Valentine's Day Gift: A Rose
Number 7 Valentine's Day Gift: Spend Time Together
Number 8 Valentine's Day Gift: A Personal Letter
Number 9 Valentine's Day Gift: Something Sweet
Number 10 Valentine's Day Gift: Teddy Bear
Other Valentine's Day gifts that teenage girls will give to their Valentine: box of sweethearts, cool shades, something awesome, a song I composed myself, stuffed animal, and a necklace with a key.
What Teenage Girls Want to Receive for Valentine's Day February 14
Number 1 Valentine's Day Gift: Chocolates
Number 2 Valentine's Day Gift: Flowers
Number 3 Valentine's Day Gift: Candy
Number 4 Valentine's Day Gift: Roses
Number 5 Valentine's Day Gift: Stuffed Animal
Number 6 Valentine's Day Gift: A Hug
Number 7 Valentine's Day Gift: Jewelry
Number 8 Valentine's Day Gift: A Personal Note or Letter
Number 9 Valentine's Day Gift: Valentine Card
Number 10 Valentine's Day Gift: A Kiss
Other Valentine's Day gifts that teenage girls want for Valentine's Day: promise ring, Ferrari, chocolate covered strawberry, tickets to Hannah Montana, something cute and nice, and a gigantic bear.
Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Published by Aly Adair
Aly Adair is an Air Force Veteran with a career in teaching and educational publishing. Aly has an MBA and is a former small business owner. View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentInteresting. I love flowers myself but I like stuffed bears too.
I want a birthday present please
Well done Aly!