Why Johnny Can't Play

Toys today take most of the fun out of playing. Bright colored plastic takes the place of simulating toys that spark the imaginative fantasy play so necessary for a developing mind. Yesterday I was at a birthday party for a three year old and most of the presents were based on movie tie-ins. Toys like this tend to limit play to media approved themes and ideas. All toys come with warning labels. Perhaps these toys should also come with warning labels like the ones below.