[gd124]

It's good to hear that your nieces and nephews are not spoiled, but I still don't think it is right to give kids so many material goods.

Kids have to learn to be inventive and make their own fun, and giving them life size Barbie dolls, hundreds of computer games, little electric cars etc., etc., I think destroys some of that inventive and exploratory nature. Really, what personal hobbies does a three year old girl have?

Even if your nieces and nephews don't act spoiled towards you, it is quite possible that they do behave that way towards other kids. It is almost inevitable with children that that will happen. They say "I want a giant Barbie doll", and if their wish is immediately granted, they become accustomed to every whim of theirs being obeyed and kick up a big fuss if it is not done.

I know it's not my position to offer advice, but have you thought about talking to the parents?

Do you know how much one of things would set you back? I'm guessing 5-10 grand?

[jlogajan]

Hope they don't want the "larger than life sized Barbie"

[jlogajan]

Do you know how much one of things would set you back? I'm guessing 5-10 grand?

If it is the one I have pictured in post #41, Amazon.com (funny name in this regard) has them for sale for $100.