You can often see children in stores demanding fashionable toys from their parents, for example, monster dolls and other anti-hero toys. And despite the rational arguments of the parents, the child insists on the scary toy with redoubled enthusiasm and diligence. Isn't this a reason to see a psychologist? Often the problem is not with the toy. Parents are perplexed that children like such monsters. First of all, because these are typical “viral” toys. They are similar to the Pop-Its that were popular before WagiWagi. The peculiarity of a “viral” toy is that it quickly fills all retail outlets and appears in front of many children. The child may not even realize why he wants this generally uninteresting and bright object. Simply because the friends with whom the child communicates have it. Some parents don’t see anything wrong with having a collection of all kinds of monsters in the house - “since everyone has one, then let my child have one too,” and some make concessions to their children so that they don’t feel awkward in the company everyone else with similar toys. The child will understand a little later that such monsters have no place in life. Children will not be afraid of them if they encounter them, when they themselves, without the help of adults, can distinguish reality from fiction. But this will happen only in adolescence. Will children benefit from playing with monsters? Obviously not. At this age, they will only experience unnecessary negative emotions. Such toys do not develop masculinity and fortitude. On the contrary, they can cause phobias and depression. Let the child not understand why this is a monster, and perceive him as sweet and kind. This fashion will pass, and other similar toys will appear. No matter what new monsters modern industry creates, playing with them always has the same result. Children learn through play. Children's play influences spontaneous behavior and the formation of all mental processes, from the most elementary to the most complex. Therefore, such toys can be dangerous not only for the physical, but also for the mental health of the child. Such toys can cause negative emotions in children, such as aggression and fear. It would be important for parents to ask questions. Why do they need such a toy? Do you think this toy is beautiful? What is her character like? What will the child play with this toy? Does this toy have a positive or negative character? What feelings does it evoke? How does it compare to other toys? When it comes to toys, many psychologists and parents are convinced that new advertising gimmicks may not have the best effect on a child's mental development. And as parents, we must take responsibility for the well-being of our children and help them understand what is good and what is bad to help them develop resilience in making the right decisions. On the other hand, strict prohibitions are also not beneficial. Therefore, you should first ask the child why he wants this toy. What do you think is good about this toy? A child who thinks this toy is scary will not ask to buy it, while another child may think that it is a kind of protection that scares others but not him. For example, one child may even take this toy to kindergarten, feeling safe with it, and carry it with him at all times to prevent other children from bullying him. Children read us, and if we react too emotionally, the toy takes on a different meaning. “Smile” - “Terrible grimace” the line between good and evil is erased. Children will no longer understand where the real evil is and where the good is, which will become another problem in the future. Such toys will confuse children and create unwanted psychological patterns where aggression and smiling coexist. In the future, they may begin to gravitate towards people who are hostile towards them. Toys that evoke mixed emotions (soft, but at the same time frightening and.