Christmas Toys May Cost More

Christmas 2007 May Cost More. The Headline for an article in the Sunday Issue of "The Telegraph" on page 4F contained this Lead In: "Safety recalls may lead to higher toy prices this holiday." In an article written by Sue Stock of the McClatchy Newspapers we were informed that recent recalls of toys may cause a shortage of toys for our Wonderful Children this Christmas Season. Or, should I say the Winter Holidays to be politically correct. During the tender youth phrase of my own two Sons, I often marveled on how they used their minds to enjoy the boxes that the gifts came in. I was amazed at the creative talents each of these young boys had. They could build forts, stack boxs and cut the ends out (with appropriate adult help) and crawl through them. The possibilities seemed endless.

The Flower Child would like to suggest that maybe this year we could focus on what Kids enjoy instead of a plethora of stuff which is quickly discarded for the boxes. This may be the year when the American Paper Companies could fabricate boxs safe from lead and all the other harmful items we have learned of in recent months.

This may also be an appropriate opportunity to have families get together and play marbles, board games that are now in the closet, and even outdoor events such as hop-scotch. Why, even Santa could get in on the act and provide each home with age appropriate stilts.

I think that we Americans are up to the challenge. We can have the best Christmas yet, if we all pitch in and use our imaginations.