Hey #CoSo, what's the most dangerous toy you owned as a kid?
Most dangerous toy I owned? Probably either the Jarts (lawn darts), or Moon Shoes. The chemistry set and gas powered pogo stick weren't really safe either. Come to think of it, were our parents TRYING to kill us? 🤔
Jacks are basically caltrops, bb guns are actual weapons, and let's not forget about board games like Crossfire...
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@Heucuva8
Seems everything “back then” is considered dangerous today.
Thing is, back then we were taught how to use or enjoy the games, toys or equipment used that was part of our everyday play. We were informed of the possible consequences if we didn’t respect the fact we could get hurt using them. That included the use of BB guns and other weapons. It was all part of my growing up.
I'm not so sure of that. Is it as you say, or have we just gotten better at recognizing potential hazards and stopped marketing them to children. For example, the Chemistry sets had bottles of Mercury.
80s and 90s toys had easily swallowable magnets.
Hell one magnetic toy was JUST a pack of magnets you build with (Bucky Balls).
Kids died before we noticed it. 😮