To find this a bit meh . Regarding my friends dc at Xmas.

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We were having the Xmas chat the other day. And we were both saying how excited we were. Her because her 3 eldest 23-19-18 are coming home and she has a 10 +6 yr old too.
And me because it's my dd first Xmas., my DS not with his dad and we have dps dd.

I was saying about the ideas I have for kids etc.
And she said we'll my kids will not have toys or anything. Just clothes.
I asked why but confused and she said oh well they're always on their xbox, play station and I pads they don't play toys. So I got rid Of it all.
She then said they have x box, play station, tablets, pc, 32 inch TV each room with Netflix.(, phone for eldest) So there's nothing they need or want.

I felt a bit sad as I can imagine. Parcel after parcel Being clothes would be a bit meh for a 6yr old.

And also feel a bit sad that there's no imagination to play or Coloring or whatever.

I know this is none of my business and everyone does things differently, and I'm not judging. I just feel it's a little sad that, a few yrs ago a 6+10 yr old would of lived lego etc and not needed loads of tech to be entertained.

Don't get my wrong my DS is nearly 13 and he likes his tech. But it's limited.

I also feel sad for your friend’s children

I'm not judging on the 10 year old as two of my children weren't 'toy people'. Thankfully for me, they both read a great deal and liked art and craft materials. I stopped them buying toys, unless they specifically asked for them, from around 9/10.
But I will judge all day every day on the 6 year old. Children that age need play. It shapes their whole development.
I've volunteered in schools for many years and have NEVER seen a 6 year old sitting in a year 1 classroom not joining in any playing. Parents are often very surprised that their son is first in the play kitchen every day, or that they can spend hours sorting with class beads and marbles.
Most six year olds would love a set of character pyjamas. Most six year olds would not be thrilled with a set of 3 or 4 packages that all contained leggings, tshirts and cardigans.

You are very right for the 6 year old. Although having said that. Some home made play doh, a couple of babies, pushchair, pretend food, shop, puzzles, colouring books and pens are all they need, they do not need stacks of toys. Complete waste of money and totally confusing for a child to have too much stuff, as I found out. Some experiences like days out, theme park, zoo are much better to spend your money on.

Oh and of course Lego and Lego characters. Also playmobile

You aren't judging you are questioning. Judging would be if you said, she doesn't buy toys and she should be beaten to death, that would be a judgement. Don't you let any two bit twat tell you differently.

So what does the six year old do when he /she has used up his screentime? play outside? do organised activities? or does that mean that there is basically no limit on their use of screens?