She should just pack everything back into the toy box and store it in the attic. Years later, it would be a wonderful walk through her childhood memories, rediscovering the treasures she stored away.
I grew a foot and half the year I turned 12, my voice deepened and I started to shave. I think my parents only accepted that I was growing up when I refused to go out trick or treating that year because I was too old for it. Didn’t stop them from trying to get me to go especially after a few kids a year or two older than me showed up in costume for treats but I had hit puberty head on and was bigger and older looking than those who were 2 or 3 years older than me. I put the childhood things behind me and even started my first part time job. Somehow in the rush to be an adult and grow up I lost the joy of life that comes naturally to children and never found it again. Never rush towards the next stage of life, appreciate the one you are in and enjoy it as long as you can.
LuAnn, in some cultures you would be considered dirty and kept apart from the rest. Be grateful to be an American woman. We still have rights and control of our bodies. For now anyway.
Joe1962 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Don’t act rash Luann. Some people keep dolls r years.
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
Keep them. Some days they’ll be worth big bucks.
Nubmaeme over 5 years ago
She should just pack everything back into the toy box and store it in the attic. Years later, it would be a wonderful walk through her childhood memories, rediscovering the treasures she stored away.
MichaelHelwig over 5 years ago
Hello school books? What has she been studying out of so far?
contralto2b over 5 years ago
Make it gradual change, Luann. Make it gradual – less jarring.
PammWhittaker over 5 years ago
I wish I’d kept my Barbies. I had an original 1959 one too
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member over 5 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0dD0EjPeQ4
jvn over 5 years ago
Say goodbye to the fun stuff and hello to the downhill slide…
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 5 years ago
Wow, years beyond the half century point this topic brings back memories and remains relatable.
neatslob Premium Member over 5 years ago
Don’t be in a hurry, you can’t go back.
theincrediblebulk over 5 years ago
I grew a foot and half the year I turned 12, my voice deepened and I started to shave. I think my parents only accepted that I was growing up when I refused to go out trick or treating that year because I was too old for it. Didn’t stop them from trying to get me to go especially after a few kids a year or two older than me showed up in costume for treats but I had hit puberty head on and was bigger and older looking than those who were 2 or 3 years older than me. I put the childhood things behind me and even started my first part time job. Somehow in the rush to be an adult and grow up I lost the joy of life that comes naturally to children and never found it again. Never rush towards the next stage of life, appreciate the one you are in and enjoy it as long as you can.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 5 years ago
LuAnn, in some cultures you would be considered dirty and kept apart from the rest. Be grateful to be an American woman. We still have rights and control of our bodies. For now anyway.