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Swords!
Hi Rhonda,
First let me say how much I always enjoy your informational posts!
My son was so into swords - we are pacificists and provided no weapon-like toys, but he used everything in sight from broom handles to tree limbs to expensive glass blow pipes to make swords. He now has a small collection of samurai swords. This all came uninvited, unsupported and in fact, actively discouraged.
By the same token, he loved necklaces, called his robe a "dancing dress" and would play dolls with my niece.
He is now almost 19 (in one month), a really fine young man that the whole community loves and respects - with a great collection of swords hanging on the wall.
I don't think it is so much the "toys" as it is the attitude.
Have a great day!
Donna
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