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From: lar@inuxc.UUCP (L Reid)
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Subject: Re: educational toys that inspired you...
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Date: Fri, 10-Jan-86 07:58:51 EST
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> Once again my wife and I have supplied our nieces (ages 6 and 8) with lenses,
> tools, prisms, and the like and one again we have been told by other
> relatives that we should stick to more traditional toys (Cabbage Patch dolls
> and other very sex-rolled objects). Based on an admittedly small sampling
> it seems like many people who have ended up in technical work remember
> wonderful mechanical toys, puzzles, and the like. I would like to hear 
> comments (particularly from women) on toys that "made a difference." My
> wife fondly remembers a small microscope, old clocks (junkers to play with)
> and tools. I built telescopes and model airplanes. What did you do? What
> are kids doing today? 
> 
> send me mail and I'll post a summary...
> 
> 	Steve Crandall
> 	mhuxt!evans

I was raised in a small town with very traditional ideas.  But I got
to play with GI Joe dolls, little army men sets, etc.  In addition,
my dad (who was a TV repairman with his own business), taught me
how to fix tv's and let me work with him.  I grew up with the 
attitude that there was nothing I couldn't do if I wanted and to
not let anything stop me.  My dad also encouraged me to take drafting
in high school (girls weren't allowed).  My dad had to fight
the counselors but I finally was allowed and ended up being assigned
to the boys counselor.  I ended up in the drafting profession although
I have since changed to the computing profession.

Laura Reid
inuxc!lar