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@Carmie wrote:

I grew up in a family where money wasn't tight, but my parents wouldn't waste money on toys.

We always had an above ground swimming pool, swing sets, see saws, a record player with records and lots of books, crayons, paints, paper and paper dolls. We were not lacking in indoor toys as long as they were things that could be shared among four children. 

I asked for a Barbie Doll and so did my sister.  We got one doll to be shared between us.  The next year we got a Ken doll to share.

I wanted an Easy Bake oven too.  My mother told me I could use the family oven and stove if I wanted to bake.

When I asked for clothing, I usually got what I requested....except for a maxi coat.  I wanted one so bad but was told I would sweep the street with it.

We always got nice gifts, but most were necessities, socks, underwear, pj's, shoes, slippers,etc.

Money wasn't wasted for trivial things.

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I do not think buying toys is a waste of money. Playing is an important and necessary part of childhood.