my daughters have newborn diapers they are welcome to change their "babies " as they see fit, but their "dolls" do not actually leak water from their privates.

thats kewl too

my daughter plays with dolls that do nothing and pampers them as if they are crying, she also has those dolls that are actually crying that she pampers

I allow her to be as creative as she feels while she plays, whether its a little or alot

I thought this was going to be about those classic porcelain dolls. Those things are pretty cool, the life-like dolls creep the **** out of me though.

those are really cool, my grandmother collects those and the girls really enjoy them as well. They really have to be gentle though making sure not to break their legs or their faces. I like how they are porcelain and painted like their time frame from which they originated. Like the button up boots.

Thats awesome, i really encourage creative thinking here.

this type of role playing as an early childhood activity is very healthy. It allows children to role play bonding and is a great teaching tool for positive behaviors like kindness and caring for others

I think its all about perspective and individuality. I totally get what you mean. There are many families who actually have SIBLINGS who are close in age and assist their parents in taking care of each other.

In our family we were raised to be responsible for our siblings(not instead of our parents but in ADDITION to our parents), so learning those type of vital caretaking skills were just a part of being in the family unit and contributing(even at young ages). I know in many families those responsibilities are strictly for parents and thats cool too if it works in their household.

I can see what some of you ladies are saying about some of it being positive. I'm not saying little girls playing with dolls are a bad thing. I was trying to see how can a baby doll leaking be positive The kids can get the perspective that the parent might be wonting them to learn with out **** coming out of the doll. And as most have said. Some dolls are creepy. I'm just glad I have a little boy

I really like the porcelain dolls too. My brother has a couple of small ones that are really neat. I also know a friend that I haven't seen in a long time, that collects them. The ones that are at least two feet. I don't no much about them, but I do know there not cheep.

right when I had a new baby - the older one(s) both a son & a daughter would get a doll and feed & change it when I would feed & change my newborn. They would also do things like get me diapers and hand towels, and eventually help w/ feedings. This is how I would also monitor things like sibling rivalry. If I noticed any negative behavior toward the doll - we would discuss that

my boys played with dolls too - everything from action figures to boy baby dolls and all 3 are very masculine, well educated & successful - we would actually involve the dolls in daily life like they were their real babies

I can see action figures, but not my son plaing with dolls it's a Good thing I wasn't your boys uncle. I would of teased the **** out of them for playing with dolls

you would have been told to leave and not invited again

you would have been told to leave and not invited again


I wouldn't have done it when that were little. I would have waited till they were adults

r ppl clueless? i've always had the 'no dolls' attitude as well...but now that i hav a girl nearing 2, i gotta clue. for 1, the whole purpose of the dolls that 'pee' & 'poo' is 4 potty training. why is this being overlooked? as i said, i had no plans on buying my baby a baby doll. but as we embark on potty training, & she just doesn't quite 'get' the concept, i'm fairly sure seeing a doll 'baby' like her doing it would explain in a way mommy can't & seal the deal.(when ur frustrated with P.T. a girl you'll understand. they kinda need 2 'see where it comes from') i've yet 2 succumb 2 that tho. as 4 the rest, there IS a doll baby in the house that's a hand-me-down. It proved 2b key in teaching her about her parts(not private), non life like figures/animals r horrible 4 this & i was grateful 2 hav this doll when trying2 explain things. i hav noticed the past few days shes showing affection 2ward it & being gentle, patting the baby which is very sweet & shows me she is learning & understanding how 2treat 'babies' or others in general & i can appreciate that as well. :) her fav is a stuffed cat (resembles our cat)that she learned 2 treat kindly as she now does the real cat, no longer ripping out its hair...should those b banned to? or is caring 4 a PET @3 ok? these r meant 2b learning tools! what U choose 2 teach with them is up 2u. ever let a toddler loose around a newborn? you'll wish they were aware that babies=gentle

We have had good and bad results with the adult children. By adult children I am referring to Alzheimer residents who have devolved. One resident thought that the doll we gave her was dumped on her and she was looking for its mother. One resident said she couldn't stop the doll from crying and we took the doll from her. One resident the doll actually helped and her maternal instincts came out in full bloom. She was talking to the doll as if it was real. In getting the doll to sleep she got her self to sleep as well. We also have had residents who have bonded with other residents because of their dolls. As Bingo is a major thing in our facility we also have had some major hoarding problems. I was glad to see the facility showing some maturity on their part by giving out coupons instead of so many stuffed animals and dolls. Some of our residents got some much needed clothes instead of all the stuffed animals and dolls because of the coupons. I thought it was cool when the residents won some clothes that they needed. The nursing home auxiliary we really love. They have made a real difference as they are people who believe in what we are doing. The Salvation Army gave us some much needed non slip socks. The maintenance department has created some wonderful PVC merry walkers that have helped the residents. The merry walkers are great restorative care. It is the difference with some residents walking or just confined to a wheelchair.

I do not know about little boys. Never had any

But having four girls

Three loved them. And thinking about it it instinctivly bought out their nurturing qualities at a very young age

One daughter loved nothing but cars and she's now a mechanic. She wouldn't touch a doll! So I bought her cars and trucks

Ya know

This is a very interesting question......I'm sure studies have been done

Sorry

We have a woman in our town named Rosy. She runs the auto parts store. Her father was a mechanic and she liked working on cars with him. She can tell you a lot about parts without always referring to her catalogs. She used to work at the nursing home. The guys just love her and she has had so many offers but they would have to go through her girlfriend to get to her. And that just isn't about to happen. Oh, yeah. She likes dolls, too. She made have taken after her dad.

Barbie history.
Starting out her new career.

As sales tend to slump, she needs to supplement her lifestyle.

She was forced to get a pimp who didn't treat her well.She found solace in crack.

She got pregnant and CPS took her kid away after the kid tested positive for HIV and crack.[imghttp://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2007/6/jun06gal47.jpg]No one wanted her and she went into a great gorging depression.

Finally winning the depression battle, she went all religious and joined a cult for a short time.

Now, after all the sex, boozing and drugging, she's just a lonely old washed up hag who will be alone for the rest of her life.

So goes the lives of many celebrities.