Flipboard Culture Desk on Nostr: Why do kids today have so many toys — an overwhelming volume of stuff that seems to ...

Why do kids today have so many toys — an overwhelming volume of stuff that seems to arrive in the house of its own accord. It's not like it's good for children: "In a 2017 study, University of Toledo researchers found that toddlers played longer and more creatively when presented with just four toys than when they had 16 options to choose from (though that’s still a far cry from the 100-plus toys many kids actually own)," writes Anna North for nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq4taq4rwpahwfmstvp0cpxpsjynffpdd5luqtgc6vp7lezcsw5hxqvn3x9q (nprofile…3x9q). Here's her story on toy overload and how to curb it. Tell us in the comments: What was your favorite toy when you were a kid, and what did you love about it?

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