Too old for Barbie dolls and action figures?
Liz Atwood is cleaning house on this Tween Tuesday:
I’m in the mood for cleaning up the clutter that’s been accumulating around our house. I never got my spring cleaning done this year. Summer passed and before I knew it, the kids were back in school. But we all seem to be tired of the stuff lying around the house, and much of that stuff is toys.
Now that the kids are getting older, I’m wondering whether it’s time to get rid of the action figures and the stuffed animals. The teen has outgrown his toys and moved on to an iPod and video games. But what about the 8-year-old? He’s the typical tween. Sometimes weeks go by without him playing with the action figures, then he’ll pull them out and lay on his bed and play with them. I remember I was about his age when I gave up my Barbie dolls, although my mom never had the heart to give them away, so Barbie, Ken and Skipper are still keeping house in my Dad’s attic.
What about your tweens? Have they gotten too old for their dolls and action figures? Do you think we should just put them away or is it time to get rid of them for good?
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Comments
These things should be left on kids. We can't force them to change their habits or activities.
Posted by: computer zubehor | October 6, 2009 8:19 AM
Don't get rid of them...they will be important to them again in 20 or 30 years.
Posted by: Bucky | October 6, 2009 8:55 AM
My daughter's Barbies are in a box in the attic next to the box storing her Cabbage Patch dolls.
My son's 5-year-old has his Star Wars action figures.
Posted by: Eve | October 6, 2009 11:04 AM
I had a friend whose mother decided she was too old for her stuffed animals and one day she came home to find them all gone, including her favorite teddy bear. She never forgave her mother. Please ask before you get rid of things!
Posted by: Dahlink | October 6, 2009 3:35 PM