I think most parents want to give their kids the things they never had. Unfortunately, too many don’t give their kids the things they did have, like discipline, morals, values, integrity, responsibility, etc.
FishStix: You really annoyed me this time. You made a comment I thoroughly agree with.
When I was fourteen (1963), I bought a electric motor/Van-der-Graaf generator for three bucks. I hand wound the electric motor that powered the generator. The generator produced long spectacular static electricity sparks . It lit dead light bulbs and florescent tubes and was lodes of fun. I spent more time playing with it that any toy I ever had.
^CATLADY: You said it all. I have six grandchildren and only one of them attends church, holds a good job (three aren’t old enough to work though), raising her twin boys to say bedtime prayer, and feeds them healthily. Two others with children feed them junk and too much of it. Part of the childhood obesity problem. School age ones barely passing due to TV and gaming, plus constant telephone and texting. Makes me sick.
@gaebie–Thanks for the link. I remember these toys very well from my childhood. We had the most fun with these things that didn’t require a lot of money. We didn’t have much of that to spare, but we had plenty of imagination and a great time with what we did have.
My mom so does that with me! She never got very many new clothes as a kid, so at the beginning of the school year, she’ll buy me a TON that I dont nedd and always buys shirts if hey are on sale. I have the best mom…
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
She does have a good point.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 14 years ago
We had our imaginations
WebSpider almost 14 years ago
John takes far better care of his trains than Michael takes care of any of HIS toys…
lbejo almost 14 years ago
So true!
gobblingup Premium Member almost 14 years ago
We all want better for our kids. But sometimes more isn’t better. That’s hard for people to remember.
Dkram almost 14 years ago
Reminds me of a song I use to here on “Captain Kangaroo”.
A child singing to Santa, “Please give my Daddy an Electric Train.”
\\//_
Allan CB Premium Member almost 14 years ago
My biological womb donor preferred her cigarettes to giving ME toys. Oh, my sister got what she wanted, but not me. :(
C’est le vie.
Mornin’ Neighbours!!
TexTech almost 14 years ago
Sorry to hear that, Allan V. I hope things have gotten better for you.
And a g’day to all our neighbors, neighbours, and friends.
Donna White almost 14 years ago
Mornin’ Y’all.
I think most parents want to give their kids the things they never had. Unfortunately, too many don’t give their kids the things they did have, like discipline, morals, values, integrity, responsibility, etc.
gaebie almost 14 years ago
GeekDad posted a list of the “Five Best Toys of All Time”…
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/all/1
And I am proud to say I had all five and wore them all out playing with them. Except #5. It is still around.
junco49 almost 14 years ago
FishStix: You really annoyed me this time. You made a comment I thoroughly agree with.
When I was fourteen (1963), I bought a electric motor/Van-der-Graaf generator for three bucks. I hand wound the electric motor that powered the generator. The generator produced long spectacular static electricity sparks . It lit dead light bulbs and florescent tubes and was lodes of fun. I spent more time playing with it that any toy I ever had.
MontanaLady almost 14 years ago
I loved my pail and shovel in the sand box!
Mythreesons almost 14 years ago
^CATLADY: You said it all. I have six grandchildren and only one of them attends church, holds a good job (three aren’t old enough to work though), raising her twin boys to say bedtime prayer, and feeds them healthily. Two others with children feed them junk and too much of it. Part of the childhood obesity problem. School age ones barely passing due to TV and gaming, plus constant telephone and texting. Makes me sick.
serenasakitty almost 14 years ago
gaebie great link. I really enjoyed reading it.
richardkel almost 14 years ago
@gaebie–Thanks for the link. I remember these toys very well from my childhood. We had the most fun with these things that didn’t require a lot of money. We didn’t have much of that to spare, but we had plenty of imagination and a great time with what we did have.
Allan CB Premium Member almost 14 years ago
TexTech - I buy my own toys now… they just happen to be crazy expensive and complicated. :D
ellisaana Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Add a safety pin to the stick and string and you can catch a fish.
jadelovesjelly over 13 years ago
My mom so does that with me! She never got very many new clothes as a kid, so at the beginning of the school year, she’ll buy me a TON that I dont nedd and always buys shirts if hey are on sale. I have the best mom…