Dear Millennial Nannies, your Valentine’s traditions are officially “cheugy.” So while you may be stoked to celebrate cupid’s holiday with your nanny kiddos in a way that tugs at your nostalgia, the gesture might not land how you’d hoped it would. Here’s what Gen Alpha can’t believe we thought was cool:

Instagram Food Photos

Remember documenting every heart-shaped latte art and pink macaron? Gen Alpha would rather create a TikTok transition featuring their treats than post a static #foodstagram.

Giant Teddy Bears

Those massive stuffed bears from Costco that took up half your dorm room? Today’s kids see them as wasteful dust collectors. They’d prefer a digital pet or an eco-friendly experience.

Candy Gram Messages

“You’re SWEET!” with a Snickers attached? Gen Alpha communicates through memes and emoji combinations. They find word puns painfully outdated.

Public Promposals

Flash mobs and elaborate public displays? Today’s teens prefer private, meaningful moments – without the pressure of viral documentation.

The “Relationship Goals” Era

Those staged couple photos with matching outfits and letter boards announcing relationship milestones make Gen Alpha physically recoil. They value authenticity over performative romance.

Pinterest-Perfect Everything

While Millennials stressed over DIY mason jar decorations and hand-lettered signs, Gen Alpha embraces imperfection and values genuine connection over curated aesthetics.

Maybe they’re onto something. After all, wouldn’t we rather spend Valentine’s Day making memories than staging them? Try one of these new trends with your Gen Alpha nanny kids and you just might score some holiday brownie points.