Why do toy companies put age ranges on the toys? Are they trying to lower our self-esteem? Safety guidelines fine, i.e "safe for 9 mos and up" but "your-baby-should-be-able-to-do-this-by" labels? So wrong. So what if an 11 month old can't figure out a toy rated for 9 months? So what if a 21 month old still likes to play with that ring toss that says ages "6-18 mos"? I mean really "fill-in-the-blank" toy company? This is unhealthy. It's wrong. It's child cruelty. You are making parents think every baby is the same. You are making guys like me think that they are abnormal for being able to work a 1000 piece puzzle (ok maybe I am a big advanced....it's a curse...). Why can't kids just play with the toys they like? Period. No pressure to master shapes at 12 months just because the shape sorter toy says so. If toy companies won't listen to our wants and needs, we'll reclaim the toy market by force! Next time Mommy takes me to the store, I'm going through the toy aisle with a permanent marker and coloring over all the age range stickers! Muah-ha-ha-ha!
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