Playing with imagination
It’s not uncommon to read about articles citing good things about playing using the imagination instead of just relying on toys. Imagining stimulates your child’s young mind. It hones his or her creativity and resourcefulness. In my daughter’s case, she creates stories in her mind and tells me about them like I’m part of an audience in a theater, thus developing her language skills. Sometimes she makes paper foldings to use as hats and wallets and pretends to be a grown-up donning those accessories. Like any other kids, her mind is so rich with imagination even if what she has could only be pen and paper.
I don’t buy my daughter a PSP nor a Game Boy because I’ve seen her get hooked on them when she borrowed those gadgets from friends. She got too hooked, she wouldn’t interact with us anymore. She lost her appetite to create things in her mind and even stopped drawing and making art pieces. She stopped using her imagination. Those gadgets may be fine but controlling our child’s playing habits was a little harder than we thought. While those gadgets could work on some kids, they’re actually sort of addictive for my daughter, making her miss out on other important things like reading and interacting with others. That’s why I still prefer interactive board games as well as stuffed toys, dolls, playhouses, toy cooking sets, and the likes that she can play pretend with.
By the way, speaking of playing with imagination, the thought of Myrtle Beach Hotel hasn’t totally gone out of my mind. I envy those lucky people in or near South Carolina where they can enjoy the holiday perks on Myrtle Beach Accommodations.
Looking at their website, they have a promo going on wherein you can register online for a chance to win a four-night stay in a two-bedroom condo! Use your imagination how it would be like, getting a free Myrtle Beach Accommodation with an overlooking view of the Atlantic Ocean, watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Imagine being in a tranquil place where you can frolic and relax with your family.
Imagine.
Posted in Family and Parenting
November 12th, 2009 7:03 pm
i am so glad that ysabelle isn’t into those gadget as well. her dad asked her last christmas if she wanted wii or ds as a present, he loved to have the wii for himself, i guess…lol! she don’t want those…yipee!
she likes to paint and draw. that what she always asked me to buy her whenever we are out doing shopping….sooooo glad, she’s got into th creative part of playing!
eng
November 12th, 2009 7:46 pm
You make a very good point. Some children, and adults, are naturally more addictive to things. I think it is a competitive type thing. They have to conquer whatever it is they are doing. My daughter is very imaginitive, she does play computer games, and some leapster games, but I try to limit to educational ones. My son did the same, until he got a playstation two. I do have to limit his time on it, but he does still love to read, and have social time, so not an issue yet. I have noticed when he has friends over all they want to do is play video games or sit on my computer. I have to make them go outside, and my computer is off limits. It kind of amazes me.
November 12th, 2009 8:45 pm
funny looks like we both got the same assignment for Myrtle
Sandy
November 13th, 2009 2:37 pm
Hi Rochelle, I am passed that stage of these games and gadgets. I am from the old school, and if I had not started this blogging craze, I would not know anything about all the technical stuff. Well, its been 11 months since I started my blog, and I have seen changes and improvements.
P.S. We do not know how old our rescued kitty is, but she has a heart shape in her spine. We adopted her in May this year. Thanks for your nice comments.
November 14th, 2009 12:05 am
Myrtle Beach is a 5-hour drive for us. My wife and I were planning to going last summer unya wa nadayon kay na-busy. hopefully, maka-adto mi didto next year. I heard it is really nice. While we were still in California, we were only 10 miles to the beach. karon, our nearest beach is in Virginia Beach, mga 2-hours.