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To think 10 is too old for a doll?

199 replies

AtSea1979 · 05/09/2019 21:46

DD has gone in to Y6. She’s 10. She wants a doll for Xmas and is still very much in to pink plastic things. I thought she would have grown out of this by now. AIBU to be concerned that she’s heading for high school next year and acts too young?

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 05/09/2019 21:48

No it’s not too old.

formerbabe · 05/09/2019 21:48

Yabu

JustOneMoreCofy · 05/09/2019 21:49

YABVU.

What would you prefer her to be into, make up?

bumblenbean · 05/09/2019 21:49

I think it’s quite sweet. Childhood innocence doesn’t last long- don’t wish it away.

ifeellikeanidiot · 05/09/2019 21:49

Yabvvu

arethereanyleftatall · 05/09/2019 21:50

Of course 10 isn't too old for a doll. It's actually really a sad state of affairs that you think it is.

sweetiepie1979 · 05/09/2019 21:50

Is this a joke.....Of course YABU she’s 10 why do you want to take that innocence away from her you sound awful
Ach this is a joke ....is it?

Pinkypurple35 · 05/09/2019 21:51

My DD 10 is exactly the same. I’m happy for her to have a doll for Xmas - she will grow up massively once she gets to high school and no doubt drop the dolls then.

Iminagony · 05/09/2019 21:51

If it's what she likes what's the problem?
As long as she's happy that's all I'd care about.

Worry about high school when she's there.

thebakerwithboobs · 05/09/2019 21:51

I have a v intelligent, popular and well adjusted 14 year old who will still pop off to his room and play games with his teddies. YABVVVVU. Let her be a kid for as long as she needs

sweetiepie1979 · 05/09/2019 21:51

Ach get her some high heels and a bra and make up then make her grow up

MarigoldGlove · 05/09/2019 21:52

My dd asked for and was given a dolls house for her ninth birthday which she played with for years.

ProfessorLayton1 · 05/09/2019 21:52

Dd11 will play with dolls... nothing wrong with that at all!

C0untDucku1a · 05/09/2019 21:52

Yabvu.

LagunaBubbles · 05/09/2019 21:52

God that's a really sad post if that's what you really think. No wonder there is so much pressure on children to grow up at times if some parents think like this.

Beelee · 05/09/2019 21:53

I got a new doll when I was about 12. I thought I was too old for it but my Nan told me i could get whatever made me happy and to sod what anyone else thought. Let her get the doll.

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Anotherusefulname · 05/09/2019 21:53

My DD is 10 soon, and has only asked for dolls for her birthday. She is still a little girl of course she isn't too old for a doll.

Singleandproud · 05/09/2019 21:54

We definitely have a mix in year 7 and plenty of the girls still play with dolls.

AudacityOfHope · 05/09/2019 21:54

My DD was never into dolls until this year, she's 9. She got a dolls house for her birthday and loves it.

I think it's a reaction to suddenly feeling a bit more grown up and wanting to stay young and feel safe. I remember that feeling when I was young too.

Hecateh · 05/09/2019 21:55

I don't think it is too old.

Some children of that age are not allowed to be children (various causes/reasons). Let her enjoy her childhood - she will be an adult long enough

Generallybewildered · 05/09/2019 21:55

I wish my 10 year old wanted a doll. Confused
She wants clothes, shoes etc. She used her pocket money to buy a pair of boots. She’s my little girl. Sad

HeavenOrSpace · 05/09/2019 21:55

Definitely not too old. I think it's so strange that children today are kept from adult responsibilities for longer than ever but are considered too old for toys and games at such a young age.

TrainspottingWelsh · 05/09/2019 21:55

Yabu. She’s too old for dolls and pink tat when she decides she’s too old for them, not based on what school year she is in.

EugenesAxe · 05/09/2019 21:56

YABU. When Rock Star Barbie came out I was 15 and I got her for Christmas; still awesome.

10 is still young; you should be thankful she has these interests rather than asking for a phone and being all consumed by her Instagram image or something.