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So? My husband is 50 and still has his Star Wars toys of his youth. What he does with them is his business. He got a new Star Wars toy this year. That was what he wanted as a birthday present so that's what he got. He could have the figures and ships all lined up having battles in his office. I don't care. Makes him happy and that's what matters.
So? My husband is 50 and still has his Star Wars toys of his youth. What he does with them is his business. He got a new Star Wars toy this year. That was what he wanted as a birthday present so that's what he got. He could have the figures and ships all lined up having battles in his office. I don't care. Makes him happy and that's what matters.
The post is saying this thread is 5 years old. The kid is an adult, the OP is no longer around.
My husband is 50 years old. For our anniversary this year, he wanted a specific Star Wars figure. Guess what he got for our anniversary? Yup, that figure. For all I know, he has the guy dancing on his desk during meetings at work.
A few years ago I went to Disney World and bought my nephews some Star Wars figures and spaceships. I thought the light sabre was a nice touch. Even though I was getting it for "them" I almost felt like I was buying all that for myself - lol. I did give it to them though - the next generation of Star Wars toy collectors.
Over time, I think toys as a hobby gets replaced by other adult hobbies like an obsession with 4x4 offroad trucks, piloting, surfing, ATV riding, hiking/climbing, etc. Sports could also be a natural evolution away from '"toys" for children.
The way these adult guys review 4x4 offroad trucks in the links below makes it easy to envision them with toys when they were children - lol. I say that because I evolved in that way. I went from toys like Star Wars to bikes (early adolescence) then ATVs (teens) then a Ford Ranger (early to late 20s). Now, in middle age I like to go up the mountains in a Colorado 4x4. These guys reviewed a modern Ford Ranger which was reintroduced to the market. They really do seem to treat this hobby like toys.
In summary, the answer is "yes" - kids should move on from toys at some point in adolescence - perhaps by 8th grade or so. Otherwise, they'll likely get teased for it by other kids and parents.
I think physical toys are dying faster with all the gadgets nowadays. I have seen generations of kids today no longer interested in buying toys. Rather have the phone or ipad. There's pros and cons to it.
I think the con is the lack of engagement with the real world and it's bad for vision. Kids need to be outdoors more because we live in a physical world not a virtual world. It will hurt social and mental states of kids when they are engulfed into the virtual world.
Not to mention we all need the sun and fresh air. If they don't get fresh air and sun their bodies will be weak. The sun's rays provide so much beneficial light for the retina and our skin's health. Fresh air help us build our immune system. If kids stay home they will become very allergic and their vision will be impaired faster than middle age folks.
I'm a father of a 13 yr old boy. I don't think this is anything that should matter as much as it seems to and I don't see it as a sign of him being an outcast. My kid is very different than yours and there are many times I wish he had a softer side and enjoyed some of the things you are saying your kid enjoys. He's like Drago - everything he touches, he destroys. Grass is always greener I guess.
He's got a ton more growing to do. Just my opinion.
A few years ago I went to Disney World and bought my nephews some Star Wars figures and spaceships. I thought the light sabre was a nice touch. Even though I was getting it for "them" I almost felt like I was buying all that for myself - lol. I did give it to them though - the next generation of Star Wars toy collectors.
Over time, I think toys as a hobby gets replaced by other adult hobbies like an obsession with 4x4 offroad trucks, piloting, surfing, ATV riding, hiking/climbing, etc. Sports could also be a natural evolution away from '"toys" for children.
The way these adult guys review 4x4 offroad trucks in the links below makes it easy to envision them with toys when they were children - lol. I say that because I evolved in that way. I went from toys like Star Wars to bikes (early adolescence) then ATVs (teens) then a Ford Ranger (early to late 20s). Now, in middle age I like to go up the mountains in a Colorado 4x4. These guys reviewed a modern Ford Ranger which was reintroduced to the market. They really do seem to treat this hobby like toys.
In summary, the answer is "yes" - kids should move on from toys at some point in adolescence - perhaps by 8th grade or so. Otherwise, they'll likely get teased for it by other kids and parents.
The toys just change. They get bigger, louder, and far more expensive.
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