I gave my nephew a slingshot with a scope, BBs and targets for his 5th birthday, and his grandfather (my old stepdad) said no, he was apparently only 5. The boy is in highschool or late middle school now (I can't remember), and he still hasn't gotten them. Hasn't gotten the wooden swords I bought him and his neighborhood friends either. He did get the camera drone, but broke it. He got a nintendo switch, liked it for a while. My roman helmet and shield idea was rejected before I could even order it. I can't get him hardly anything fun. It's not fair. If it was up to me he would have throwing knives.
OpalFlower · 36-40, F
@Dignaga Well yea for a 5 year old I can somewhat see why there was a no for certain stuff you mentioned just in case he hurt himself or someone else. Maybe wait when he is older to use those materials on objects and not humans. The wooden swords with a roman helmet? That is a safer route and could get him into fencing as a hobby. If he is into that type of stuff from a certain era in time. Also arcades, skating rinks, or trampoline parks aren't cheap but I wonder if your nephew would be into skating etc?
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Adogslife · 61-69, M
@LeopoldBloom Definitely. There’s math outside too. Grab a piece of chalk and play hopscotch. Have him move from square to square using addition and subtraction as goal. Going up is addition. Going back is subtraction.
Also, darts/ dartboards teach math too. Use the double and triple spots to teach both skill and subtraction.
Another game is cornhole. There’s fun and math involved.
Also, darts/ dartboards teach math too. Use the double and triple spots to teach both skill and subtraction.
Another game is cornhole. There’s fun and math involved.
updown2020 · 61-69, M