Would you buy a dollhouse for a 10 year old?

I've got a dolls house and I am definitely a lot older than 10!

If I had the room, I’d buy an adult one for me. I think they’re gorgeous. Perhaps steer her towards a more adult one that will last her for years.🙂

If it's for Sylvanians/Barbies whatever so she can do imaginative play then at 10 that's pretty normal. I'd say when she goes to high school it'll probably get mothballed though. If it's affordable, just wooden and not hideous then why not? It's probably saying it's for that age as it's safe to use in a nursery professional setting.

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Yes, I would.

Yes why not they grow up too quick

My daughter is a teenager. I told her that if she wanted to get rid of her Sylvanian doll houses I want them. They are not vintage or antique but they sure are cute!

Yea possibly! But generally speaking I do think it's quite common to transition between being childish to not in terms of playing with toys at about that age so I think it's more likely she'll grow out of it.

If it is, well, I imagine she will quite suddenly mature out of using it very soon, so it isn't the best age.

Or it might be the start of a lifetime interest. It will be something she can come back to at any time, not like tech which becomes outdated.

OP, can we see a pic of the house she wants?

If it's not really within your budget I would just tell her that and not get it for her.

If it is, well, I imagine she will quite suddenly mature out of using it very soon, so it isn't the best age. But since you've explained all this and she's adamant, I'd probably go along with it and use it as a teachable moment if she ever does something similar again!

Yes, definitely.

My DD’s treasured Sylvanians gave her years of enjoyment from the first time she was given one at the age of two-and-a-half, and were not packed away until she was 14 or 15.

Even then, one especially beloved figure and her extensive wardrobe of clothes stayed out and eventually went to university with her.

In recent years various bits and pieces, some official Sylvanian stuff and some beautiful items made for them from Etsy have been appearing in her room again.

When the Sylvanian Family shop in London was closing down recently DD paid a visit for old time’s sake (and came home with the black cat family!) and the store owner told her two-thirds of the customers had always been adults buying for themselves.

Of course, but some nice a wooden with a lots of details and furniture.

Yes, this is what I was thinking too. Sylvanian Families are as much about building a collection as 'playing' aren't they? And a simple doll's house is actually a nice way to display them.

It's certainly possible that she might grow out of wanting it in her room within two years, but I think that would be the case with most things a 9 or 10-year-old would ask for. I'd be inclined to get it for her if it was within my budget.

I would check that size wise it's the right proportions for Sylvanian Families though.

https://www.amatterofstyle.eu/inspire-me/age-children-stop-playing-dolls

Read this link. Sorry, I’m a teacher and know the importance of play for as long as a child needs it to help develop.

Why no?

My 13 year old has a dolls house from this website. https://www.melodyjane.com/
She uses pocket money to buy occasional furniture and decor pieces, ut she mostly makes the decorations and furniture using fimo clay. It's a mish mash of bought, home made and 2nd hand sylvanian furniture. She spends hours working on it.

As its for her Sylvanian Families, its possible that she wants the simple form of dolls house because she'll use it to display her Families as much as 'play' with them

Yes I. Would. I actually dislike toys with upper age limits(unless the limit is due to safety) because who says there has to be a cut off age for play?

A friend bought herself a dolls house when she retired. She says she always wanted one, she's brought up her 2 adult children and now she's got time and money to do what she wants to at last. Seems to give her a lot of pleasure. So, OP, I would definitely buy a 10 year old a dolls house if she wanted one, not too old at all.

Yes of course. Unless you want to start another thread that you DD is interested in nothing but her phone.

My aunt is in her 70s and still loves a reason to get her childhood dolls house out. The reason is usually DD, who, at nearly 12, is still happy to play.

Please buy her one. I played with mine (handmade by uncle for his daughter and passed to me) until I was 13. Then my mum gave it away 😡. I wish I still had it.

There's something illogical going on here.

Your DD has asked for something. You want to say no, and disappoint her, in case she changes her mind later?

Don't be the type of parent who tries to control what their child likes or feels.

If she doesn't play with it later, what have you lost? You can sell it secondhand and she'll learn somethin valuable about her own self.

Your DD is the person who matters, it doesn't matter what her friends think. If we want independent children, we have to support our children to make their own choices.

It's fine. Let the poo girl have it!