| We recently celebrated the birthdays of our two | | | | Traditional toys promote creative thinking and |
| oldest children, both boys, and I was reminded | | | | build the imagination. With a simple block set, a |
| once again of the many benefits of giving | | | | small car, and a plastic tree, my son went on a |
| traditional toys rather than modern electronic | | | | jungle safari, he lived on a farm, and he visited a |
| toys. Many electronic toys are educational and | | | | construction site. At the same time, my other |
| make great learning aids. They can also be very | | | | son waited impatiently for a battery to charge for |
| entertaining to children. The reasons I prefer | | | | a remote control car. After a long wait, he |
| traditional toys for my children is more than just | | | | crashed the car into the wall for about 30 |
| the educational value of the toys and how well | | | | minutes, only to wait again for the battery to |
| they entertain my children, though these are a | | | | recharge. |
| very important part. | | | | |