Toy Guns

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Are toy guns dangerous?

Toy Guns

Walk down the aisles of any toy store and you will find lots of play guns and other toy weapons designed for kids. Would you let your child play with these items? The decision is a very personal one, and there is no right answer when it comes to this issue. But if you let your children play with toy weapons or pretend to shoot at someone, it is important to use this as a teachable moment. Take the time to talk to your children about gun safety and to explain that while toys are for pretending, real guns can actually kill people. Explain to your children what they should do if come across a gun outside, at a friend's home or at school. Stress the fact that they should never pick the gun up as it could be loaded and could fire accidentally. When your kids understand the dangers guns pose, they will also be able to appreciate the importance of gun safety. And keep in mind that even if you veto violent play in your house, your children are still learning about guns on television and in movies, from friends and at school, so the more they know, the better able they will be to use good judgment on their own.

   

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