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The Creative Collection of the Budding Writers

Advocates of Legos may hold the
assertion that toys with a variety of facial
expressions can help stimulate their
imagination and creativity, which can be
of great use in their future. While it is true
that creativity is heavily highlighted in
our modern society, I doubt whether playing with these Lego toys, which can harm
young children’s mental development in the long run, is the only means of obtaining
these skills. As a matter of fact, other toys like dolls, building blocks and teddy
bears, or playing with their imaginary friends, are possible alternatives to enhance
children’s creativity and motor skills.
Some parents, however, find it acceptable
for their kids to play with these ‘angry or unhappy’
Lego characters as it is just a form of entertainment.
They feel skeptical of whether the negative faces
can really pose an enormous adverse impact on
their kids. In fact, these parents are underestimating
how devastating it can be to their children’s mental
growth. They are too naive to think that kids can differentiate between right and
wrong. Just take a look at those kids’ playing violent computer games as an
example. Countless parents have tried stopping their children from getting addicted
to those violent games because they are afraid that they will imitate the aggressive
or violent acts in real life. The same also applies to kids constantly playing with
Legos with angry faces. Subconsciously, they may come to accept that putting on
an angry face all the time is proper and consequently treat others with bad manners.
From the above reasons, it can be seen that Lego toys with sad faces can
pose a negative impact on children’s psychological
development. It is high time parents considered whether
it is appropriate to let their children be exposed to these
toys at such an early age. Toy manufacturers should also
stop churning out these negative Lego figures and replace
them with happier faces or more positive ones.

Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong

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