Ren Allen

" Any thoughts on this?"

Quit trying to be so controlling.
Seriously.
Your personal agenda seems more important at this point than your
relationship with the Grandparents, and your children's choices.

I NEVER get rid of something in our house behind anyone elses back.
My children decide for themselves what to keep or not. If it gets
crowded, they have the choice of being in a more cluttered room, or
storing some things under the house or getting rid of it. I help
them find ways to organize things also.
But I wouldn't get rid of something just because *I* thought it
was "junk".
You really need to let go of some of your personal agenda in these
issues and try to focus on what makes your child happy. Regardless
of whether you think the toy is worthy.

Ren