If children love boxes and other upcycled items, do parents really need to invest in ‘eco toys’? (Shutterstock)
By Ozlem Cankaya, The Conversation, April 18, 2023
Many have observed that sometimes when given a toy as a present, children play with the box the toy came in, or even the gift wrapping.
In earlier generations, children’s play materials were often homemade or relatively simple. Commercial or hand-made toys were made from durable and long-lasting materials.
Today, mass-produced plastic toys with limited purpose have permanently entered children’s learning environments. These toys are often designed to be used in specific ways, with limited imaginative play opportunities.
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