Totana City Council - Consumption Council.
Municipal Office of Consumer Information - OMIC.
"Toys, games and education" There is a consensus that toys are no longer seen as mere instruments to have fun playing, their value has been recognized as media that transmit social roles, contribute to the formation of the personality of those who use them and, likewise, sociability and social integration. Due to their strong symbolic charge, through toys, values ??are going to be transmitted, psychosocial skills are promoted or not, and the different roles that we all play within a population group will be assumed. Once it is recognized that the important thing is play and that the toys are going to be examined during these days, it is understood that it is necessary to observe the following recommendations: - Accompany the minors when writing the letter to the “Magi”, taking advantage of the occasion to discuss types of toys, characteristics, designs, etc. - Take into account the age and personality of the child with the characteristics and ages for which the toys are designed.
The elderly should not give away what they would have liked to have. - Excess gifts at the same time prevents children from managing their emotions.
There are times when when discovering so many gifts they cannot stop at what each one supposes them separately, it has come to be referred to as "hyper-gift syndrome", making them lose their illusion. - Toys should not pose risks to children.
Note that they bear the “CE” mark as proof of compliance with safety regulations.
However, do not lose sight of the elderly, while children play in case they misuse such toys. - Expensive or complex toys are not always the most recommended as they can be less durable or reduce the possibilities of play. - Try not to differentiate toys by sex, the society in which the child population will be immersed will be increasingly egalitarian. - The size of the containers and packaging can lead to confusion of the real size of the toys. - Read carefully the assembly instructions and recommendations or warnings for use. - Buying in places enabled only for sale for a short period of time, can pose a problem when it comes to possible returns or claims. - Keep the proof of purchase thinking about possible returns or claims. - In our town there is a wide and varied offer, taking into account local businesses, the commercial and social fabric is promoted. - Buying in establishments adhered to consumer arbitration always supposes an added guarantee when it comes to resolving possible claims. - The best gift that minors can receive is the time that their relatives or acquaintances can dedicate to them.
