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19 December 2008

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Back to Basics: What Kids Actually Need for Play Fun

i am a firm believer in minimalist living. that said, my kids like so many others have manner too much stuff. we are working hard to change this and focus on what actually makes sense. the phrase, “i’m bored” is never to be uttered in my dwelling. i get this from my darling grandparents who had a monumental hand in raising me. there is never an condone for boredom and if you do find yourself bored, there are always chores to be done. it always amazes me what bored minds can come up with when understood the alternative of scrubbing the bathroom.

I have a huge problem with how so many toys on the market today have one use. The toys tell you how to use them (this even goes for planned building sets). I want my children to use their imagination and to not be hindered by what a toy is suppose to be for. (And don’t get me started on all the idol/hero worship, dolls who look like streetwalkers and massive amounts of fighting toys.)

Pew pew pew….pew

So, what does a child really need (other than love, shelter, clothing & food):

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