What's the matter with kids' toys today?

Article Abstract:

A mother laments the need for toys created by the toy industry's elaborate marketing through TV and movie licensing. Manufactured toys are not necessary for healthy child's play.

Author: Lewis, Susan
Personal narratives, Public opinion, Toy industry, Parenting

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Oh, you beautiful doll

Article Abstract:

Mattel Inc earns $1 billion per year on Barbie and Ken dolls and related accessories. One mother bemoans the abundance of dolls and clothes her daughter has collected.

Author: Lewis, Susan
Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Dolls and stuffed toys, Marketing, Mattel Inc., Barbie dolls

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Racing against the clock

Article Abstract:

This humorous narrative depicts the special psychological stresses and amusements of rearing a young family when a mother is middle aged.

Author: Lewis, Susan
Middle age, Motherhood

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Subjects list: Humor and anecdotes
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