Love emphasis on interactive toys

[Meowstro]

I've noticed every single interactive toy (unisex, by the way) people have bought DD have an emphasis on love. For example "(toy name) loves you, can I have a hug?" It really bothers me, I feel it's teaching the wrong thing. As is the need for connectivity to learn things about the children, imo.

Why do companies do this? AIBU?

I'm not sure I'm following you about "connectivity". I thought the "I love you" toys were mainly about reciprocity as kids tend to "love" their toys and imagine their toys love them back. That and maybe a bit of self-esteem building perhaps.

Love makes the world go round YABU.

I don't understand what you problem is?

What is the toy teaching that is wrong? Do you think a peado may repeat the words and your child would hug them?

You are being ridiculous.

Monkey loves you. Money needs a hug. Black mirror. That's what I first thought of.

I guess my issue is teaching a child to love and hug everyone. It's a lovely idea but we then go on to teach children to not be too overly affectionate to strangers, although I guess the toy is meant to be part of the family.

(Someone who has suffered abuse so it is possible that I just see it like that due to my experience.)