Lisa H

Kristi.
I have found when i buy a toy with the intention of "learning" and it's not what my kids have asked for I am wasting my money. My kids have asked for "toys" that fall into the "learning toy" category and for them it's about "fun." I think everything they enjoy doing (or playing with) is a learning adventure so every toy has that potential.
Lisa H.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kristi Hayes
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 5:13 PM
Subject: [UnschoolingDiscussion] Violent toys?


Is this off-topic? If it is, please say so .

I try to be purposeful, or somewhat so, about the toys my kids have.
Sure, a lot of it is stuff I wouldn't consider "learning" toys, etc.,
but I have a problem including toys that are "violent" such as guns,
swords, green army men. My thought is that if they want these toys they
can fashion them from sticks, bats, green rocks, or whatever. It is one
way I have of sharing nonviolent values w/my kids.

Do any of you have similar values? How did you address it with family
and friends? It hasn't been an issue w/my girl but I expect, based on
giving of vague aunts and uncles to other boys in the family, that with
this birthday (#2) or next it will be an issue. I've spread the word as
best I can, but if such a gift is given, how might I approach it w/out
coming off as rude and irrational?

On a broader note, does it much matter if one has a lot of "learning"
toys around the house vs. toys like electronic VTech toys? (My family's
favorite gifts.) I'm wondering if I should start constructing a
different environment or just wait until they ask for these "learning"
toys (tinkertoys, etc.)

Thanks for any thoughts or advice!

Kristi
Semi-crunchy unschooling mom to Morgaine 4 ½, Orion 2, and Isaac 5 wks


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