No Toys for my Kids
For nature's wonders are all we need
My kid is six,
when she was a month old,
I bought a plush teddy bear
to give her company,
and a pair of rattles
for her tiny hands to grasp.
That was it,
no more toys from me.
Her father bought toys.
People gifted too,
but not from me.
Because I knew
the biggest toy store
is free, yes—nature.
I took her on walks every day,
offering plant parts:
an acorn, an aloe flower,
elm bark, a rosemary sprig,
feijoa fruit, a dandelion seedhead,
Sometimes, a pebble or fossil.
It was so effective,
as I ended up raising
a little naturalist,
who knows a lot about
flora, fauna, and biome.
So, no merchandise for my kids.
we have nature’s wonders
to marvel at.
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Seema Patel
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Comments (4)
That is the best way, I do that with the young ones, some, they appreiate according to their nature, best way.
I used to make a lot of things with my kids, or I'd buy those science kits for them to use. We also spent a lot of time outdoors
I love the way you're bringing them up!
Two children that will Be good to their family when they grow as you taught them the real meaning of life 🦋🦋🦋