The history of toys is as old as humanity. Play is the most important occupation and work in the child's life, the most important tool of this occupation is toys. Children have the ability to include every object in their environment as a toy. The selected toy should be functional, should not be too structured and should not limit the child's creativity. There should be no gender discrimination when buying toys. If a boy wants to play with a girl's toy or a girl wants to play with a boy's toy, this should be allowed. Play is very important for children to express themselves and discover the world they live in. Children should be able to play with any toy they choose as long as it is safe and age appropriate.
Points to be considered when choosing a toy:
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The toy should be suitable for the child's age, interest and skills.
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The toy should be chosen within the child's area of interest.
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It must be robust and durable.
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It should be versatile and should not hinder the child's creativity and imagination.
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The toy should be in a cute design that does not frighten the child.
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It should be simple, without details, with rounded and blunt corners. It should be proportional to the muscular strength of the child.
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There should be no gender discrimination.
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The toy to be bought should be decided before going shopping.
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Toys should have features that will increase skills. For this reason, toys should be preferred from simple to complex.
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Maintenance, repair and cleaning should be easy.