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		krschultz on June 26, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Are American Kids So Spoiled? We really have forgotten that a pile of computer paper and a box of crayons can keep kids entertained for hours. (Are we still allowed to give kids computer paper, or do they now sell special paper with rubber edges to prevent paper cuts?)

ekianjo on June 26, 2012 [–]

Yeah, I have heard the same thing many times: kids are often more entertained with the cardbox than the content itself :) Most of the times, gifts get abandoned after playing a few hours with them.

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