Disappointed in Toys R Us

[Roadrunner]

I have a young child and went to Toys R Us recently.

I couldn

[TashaG]

That is disgusting really, surely there should be the same emphasis on books as there is on computer games!

[Talisman]

I would write to their Head Office and complain. Kids learn a lot more from books than they ever came from these silly games, that let's face it, a lot of parents use as substitute baby sitters anyway !

[Stephanie2008]

I used to love going to Toys R Us when I was little because they had a Barbie aisle (which I practically lived in) and a one with books and jigsaws. I was in last christmas buying my cousins present and I noticed the books were on the back wall, with the X Box's, Play Stations, Computers, Wii etc on full display at the front of the shop. They seemed to be taking over. Maybe it's just because we couldn't afford things like that when I was younger (which I'm so grateful now).

[nursenblack]

Kids learn a lot more from books than they ever came from these silly games, that let's face it, a lot of parents use as substitute baby sitters anyway !

 

I agree! Television and video games have become the ultimate babysitter for parents who just won't take the time. I've always thought that books are essential for a child's development especially in the early years before they even learn to read. The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child.

[Talisman]

I find it really frustrating at work as well when parents and kids come into the store together and the parents buy age rated games which you know are for the kids. Because the parents are paying though, there is nothing we can do. This to me is the ultimate in irresponsible parenting.

 

You don't get RSI from books either !

[KW]

I've been to many Toys R Us over the years here in the US and never recall even SEEING books!! EVER. Maybe they don't include books under the umbrella term of TOYS?

[Kenny]

I've been to TOYS R US and I've never seen any books at all but that might be because I was looking at the Lego:roll:

[Colin Jacobs]

I think they should sell books too. Play for many children can also involve book reading. I remember my own childhood when many toy shops in my area supplied books too, there were colouring books, Illustrated story books and factual children's books too.

[Janet]

Whilst I obviously agree that books and reading are very important to children, I have to say that Toys R Us would be the last place I'd think of to go to for buying them, and therefore it's probably not worth their while stocking them.

[Nici]

I tend to agree Janet. If I wanted a book for Robbie I wouldn't even think of going there!

[Nellie]

I wouldn't go to TOys R Us for books either...

 

When I was a kid I adored the science toy section. I used to go and look at the chemistry sets and microscopes. Yep, I'm a geek!

[Christie]

Books? What books? I have never ever seen books in my Toys R Us in Wales! They sell everything that a child could want except the best thing in the world for them books! The closest thing they have to a book is a leap pad and its just not the same is it?

I have also wondered why Argos have never sold books? They sell everything else.