tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post200343653568800306..comments2024-03-08T02:21:17.725-06:00Comments on Iowa Mom: Selling Kids toys to afford new ones – Ethical?"Iowa Mom"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09697192536428785433noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-57241753129012367092014-02-05T18:07:48.774-06:002014-02-05T18:07:48.774-06:00I don't think there is anything wrong with it ...I don't think there is anything wrong with it as long as the toys are in good condition and they don't want them anymore.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672496187914084677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-53636304244661412892014-01-25T16:40:57.056-06:002014-01-25T16:40:57.056-06:00I think your ideas are good and it is important to...I think your ideas are good and it is important to involve the kids in selling or getting rid of toys. Otherwise it makes for a lot of clutter and mess.jopbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180757865110086552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-52782602894355370032014-01-05T14:05:56.591-06:002014-01-05T14:05:56.591-06:00I get rid of toys all of the time. My kids know up...I get rid of toys all of the time. My kids know upfront that if they don't play with them, or if they don't pick up their toys, they will be gone. Of course, I keep the ones that they genuinely love and play with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201982369430538070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-73473696369299906062013-12-28T18:16:11.450-06:002013-12-28T18:16:11.450-06:00This is a great post. We have 14 grandchildren, t...This is a great post. We have 14 grandchildren, the oldest of which (11), lives with us. We have 8 girls & 6 boys, ranging in age from 18 months to 11 years. What we've started doing, when we know the family will be together for something (Christmas, birthday party, etc) is have the kids go through their toys that they're not playing with & bring them for a trade. It works out great & the toys are getting lots of use.GeorgiaBeckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827682435912608823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-82212736397620995412013-12-08T16:24:54.399-06:002013-12-08T16:24:54.399-06:00This is how we've always done it! Helps with c...This is how we've always done it! Helps with clutter too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-20714851288274428022013-11-27T13:50:13.703-06:002013-11-27T13:50:13.703-06:00Great idea! I think that as long as the children ...Great idea! I think that as long as the children are on board that it is fine. They have to understand that if they want a more expensive toy there has to be a sacrifice. It really is a great lesson in life.<br /><br />Erin K. (erinknack08@yahoo.com)Puddles and Poophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562480036210804611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-57146418214576221982013-06-09T16:44:14.856-05:002013-06-09T16:44:14.856-05:00When it comes time to give toys to other children,...When it comes time to give toys to other children, perhaps the answer could be to have your children pick a charity of shelter, or library where the toys would be most appreciated. It just might make the transition easier and give them a sense of community.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452808098854899387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-47209319045863800112013-06-09T08:48:18.784-05:002013-06-09T08:48:18.784-05:00I do not think it is unethical at all. I sell our ...I do not think it is unethical at all. I sell our used toys and clothing at garage sales and then the kids go and pick up new toys they have been wanting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588513471297154574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-89810058900967538502013-06-07T22:15:10.017-05:002013-06-07T22:15:10.017-05:00this is a veary great idea bacause alot of kids ge...this is a veary great idea bacause alot of kids get tired of their old toys and alswys ask for new onesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644709597252675724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-67377859104302969342013-05-08T23:40:38.385-05:002013-05-08T23:40:38.385-05:00The giving part really got my daughter to part wit...The giving part really got my daughter to part with some of her toys she didn't really play with anymore. At first she didn't want to, but when I told her other kids aren't as fortunate as her, and don't have tons of fun things like she does, she immediately started filling up a basket of stuff. She also had fun putting stuff in a garage sale and got to use that money to buy something else she wanted.Jessica S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-55126828755233650762013-04-02T06:15:56.572-05:002013-04-02T06:15:56.572-05:00I totally agree with you. As long as the child kno...I totally agree with you. As long as the child knows that they are being thrown away, of course. It's impossible to keep every toy in the house, especially if like me you have limited amount of storage space! It's no use keeping toys which are no longer of use, when you could sell them to be able to afford something elseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08678916710242821795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-32067973325300896352013-03-31T22:31:16.170-05:002013-03-31T22:31:16.170-05:00We have been doing this for some time as toys are ...We have been doing this for some time as toys are no longer played with. My son is really great about it.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618252447233566686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-58317136585466821682013-03-30T09:45:58.348-05:002013-03-30T09:45:58.348-05:00This is such a good idea.This is such a good idea.Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-82068119139360407852013-03-14T18:26:41.413-05:002013-03-14T18:26:41.413-05:00My oldest help pick out toys to donate so he can g...My oldest help pick out toys to donate so he can get a new toy. I can't see how anyone would think it is not ethical to teach children how to part with things they don't need anymore.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11341058184246797245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-83048389141649094412013-03-13T07:52:52.126-05:002013-03-13T07:52:52.126-05:00We have taught our daughters to get rid of their t...We have taught our daughters to get rid of their toys since they were very little...we donate them! They actually look forward to "making room" for new toys as they understand that the old "loved" toys are going to other kids that will love them just as much as they did...also, if you don't teach them early on, you are creating little "hoarders" (that's just my personal opinion). <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474362726777246841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-58619695856016803512013-03-12T15:50:34.706-05:002013-03-12T15:50:34.706-05:00I agree with Jayne's thoughts. The 1 year rul...I agree with Jayne's thoughts. The 1 year rule is a good one to follow!Elizabethhttp://idonthaveawebsite.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-65580959793901864042013-03-10T17:37:13.622-05:002013-03-10T17:37:13.622-05:00When I was a kid and I outgrew toys or didn't ...When I was a kid and I outgrew toys or didn't play with them we passed them on to my younger cousins. I never had a problem with it because I knew it was going to make someone else happy. It kind of boggles my mind that there are people that think making kids give up their toys is unethical (although I do think throwing toys out behind the kid's back IS wrong)...but everyone has different views on things and they are entitled to that.throuthehazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11328940738718418510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-20916560966589095092013-03-10T13:55:36.752-05:002013-03-10T13:55:36.752-05:00I do this with my kids toys. If its sat there and ...I do this with my kids toys. If its sat there and not gotten played with in 6 months than it is out of the house. No need letting it sit around when some other kid could be enjoying it.samantha wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-88466163582901094932013-03-01T20:53:28.631-06:002013-03-01T20:53:28.631-06:00I have done this for years. The kids only keep th...I have done this for years. The kids only keep their absolute favorite, can't part with toys and the rest get sold. They like looking forward to what they might be able to get with the money and it doesn't always include a new toy. My girls began liking buying a new shirt or jeans. I think I had a harder time seeing some of those toys go just because it means they're getting older :(natalie andrewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-19040241214098993412013-03-01T13:48:43.155-06:002013-03-01T13:48:43.155-06:00This is a must in our household before Christmas l...This is a must in our household before Christmas lists are made!<br /><br />theyyyguy@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-44791291051543362072013-03-01T11:41:58.138-06:002013-03-01T11:41:58.138-06:00If they have played with it (toys) or worn it (clo...If they have played with it (toys) or worn it (clothes) in over a year, out it goes. I go by the same rule for myself.<br /><br />I also eliminate clutter by donating knick-knacks and such that no longer bring a smile to my face. I don't keep something just to keep it.<br /><br />FLYLady.net has lots of great ideas for getting children involved in decluttering the home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com