Think back to when you were a small child.
Did you have a favorite toy that you cherished and
Always had to have with you at all times, even when
Sleeping? Maybe a sock doll your Mom made by hand?
Or maybe a Raggedy Ann or Andy doll or a Teddy Bear,
Or other stuffed toy. Perhaps even a blanket.
It made you feel safe and it comforted you to have it with
You whenever you were sick, feeling sad, or just plain upset.
You could tell the toy your secrets and fears--
It would always listen and never laugh at you or
Get mad at you or tell anyone else. If you were
Scared of the dark, the toy or blanket were your protectors.
Children these days get toys that have batteries and either
Break down after use a couple of times, or catch fire or are
Recalled because of a defect or other hazard. They may be
Modern and more advanced, but the old ones were better by far.
It's fine to want to help stimulate your child's brain cells--but be
Sure you let them just be a kid sometimes.
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