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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's the answer: As kids start puberty they feel the changes even if they can't articulate them. It's scary, and they go through a phase of watching the shows they watched between 2-5, wanting the same comfort foods they used to like, and yes playing with old toys and re-reading toddler books. It's comforting to them. So get rid of other things and maybe move the toy kitchen somewhere out of your sight but where they can still play with it. Wouldn't you rather your 13 yr old be home playing with a little sister and a toy kitchen than out "riding in cars with [older] boys"? [/quote]

There are smaller, more practical items that kids can hold onto through this phase to help with the transition. In fact everything you mentioned here is a more practical solution. Sure, let them watch kids show, each Mac and cheese, cuddle with their old stuffs, and read old picture books, in order to comfort themselves as they transition into adolescence. You really do not need to continue dedicating a solid 50 sq ft of floor space or whatever it is to a play kitchen that your tween kids have to get on their hands and knees to play with. Come on.[/quote]

Who the hell has a play kitchen that’s 50 square feet?![/quote]

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