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Nerf guns

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24566t3 · 22/02/2025 09:02

Do you let your kids have them? Ds would love to get some but I really dislike all things gun and war related. He thinks that am boring and all his friends have them. How do others feel about them?

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Drylogsonly · 22/02/2025 09:11

you won’t win this one! They grow out of them by about 11/12….

Skethylita · 22/02/2025 09:10

From a mere skills perspective, they're a great toy for hand-eye coordination at a minimum (if all you do is target practice - great accessories for that out there) and teamwork, exercise and planning skills if you yourself or friends join the fun.

Don't worry, they're no more of a gateway to crime than chocolate cigarettes were a gateway to smoking - kids tend to know the difference.

I may have slightly gone overboard with the type of nerf gear we have in our house, but the spontaneous fights are epic.

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