subject: Toy Smart Pets For Christmas [print this page] How many times has your child asked you for a pet? You want to make them happy but there are many factors that you have to consider. Is your child actually able and willing to take care of them. I know, we've all heard it before and probably said it ourselves when we were children, "if you'll get me a pet I'll feed it and walk it and clean up after it". Now, does that ever really happen? I can tell you from experience that it doesn't. My son insisted on getting a cat and convinced me that he'll take care of it and clean the litter box and every thing else that the cat needs. Didn't happen. Of course, I didn't really believe it would happen because I said the same things when I was a child in order to convince my parents to be me a pet. And you might not be able to have a pet where you live. It's hard to convince a child that you have to follow the rules of where you live and it also makes you feel bad because you can't give them what they want.
The good news is that toy makers continue to make improvements in "smart toys". Those toys that people can interact with and are actually able to communicate with on some level. While not perfect, they have come a long way.
But they are still mechanical and therefore have their limitation. So, why are they so popular this year? Thus far the reviews I have read have been very positive. Of course the main question is will they be entertaining enough to keep your childs attention. Like I said "smart toys" are still mechanical but you would be amazed how much they have advanced in their technology. . When I was growing up I was amazed that you could pull a string on the back of a doll and it made noises. I'm so "old school". Todays kids like their toys to interact with them and the new "smart toys" live up to the promiseSo, if you are looking for a "pet" that you don't have to clean up after, take to the vet, feed or clean up after you might consider a "smart" toy. They will be allowed where you live and won't bother the neighbors. They will be a good starting place for your child to begin "raising a pet". And without the hassel of you actually taking over the duties. You might be required to change a battery every once in a while though.
