Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a large number of toys? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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of parents resort to purchasing numerous toys in order to keep their children occupied. While

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trend can enhance youngsters’ learning skills and

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freedom from control or influence of another or others

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, it contributes to decreased communication skills and materialism amongst them. One evident benefit is that interactive games increase children’s critical thinking. Many of the toys are designed in

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a way to challenge and boost their problem solving abilities, where puzzles are one of

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games that

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aid in improving memory. It is proven that often these children perform better academically compared to their counterparts.

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of toys keeps children occupied for long periods of time, which in turn contributes to self-

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freedom from control or influence of another or others

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and confidence. Children raised in

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manner would be less reliant on others to whether enjoy their pastime or tackle problems as they are able to self-sustain. Toys

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offer great companionship.

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can be greatly beneficial in single-child families and for working parents as at times they are usually too preoccupied with work to dedicate enough quality, play time

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, there are certain disadvantages to having too many toys.

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, it encourages solitude and decreased communication skills. As youngsters become so invested within their own world that they do not see the

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of interacting with peers or family members.

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is illustrated by increasing

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of children being diagnosed as introverts from an early age.

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,

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trend encourages consumerism, materialism and ungratefulness. As children are young, they are not able to grasp the concept of how money is earned, and having

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of toys gives them an illusion

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the norm and as

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, the materials lose their value. In conclusion,

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of games and toys allows children to acquire numerous skills, it can result in them being unappreciative.