Michelle Obama Bans Traditional Valentines Gifts In Schools Its hard to tell whether Michelle Obama has waged a war on candy and junk food in Americaor against our youth altogether. According to recent reports, schools throughout the country have stopped allowing children to bring candy into school for Valentines Day. The Ankeny school district, for instance, told their students to bring in party tokens for the holiday, like bookmarks, pencils or stickers. This is a rite of passage in childhood, parent Christi Rohlfing, who has a child in the school district, told reporters. The kids are excited to share valentines with friends and the treats they give each other are a part of that. It seems like the school has taken the fun out of celebrating birthdays and classroom parties, she concluded. And we have Michelle Obama to thank for that. While she did not directly order the school to ban candy, Michelles war on sugar has sparked a hyper-sensitivity to sweets on campus. Of course, the school is defending their policy by claiming that they were only trying to ensure that no one was left out of the festivities. It is important to us that students with dietary and/or financial restrictions not be excluded from school parties, and have an equitable experience to that of their peers, Matt Adams, the chief operations officer, commented. Of course, parents arent buying it. In the past, the school has been able to safely accommodate allergies and other restrictions. What do you think? Are you tired of the Obamas destroying American traditions? 