Avoid toys that glamorize violence

Posted 12/6/16

To the Editor: For several years member of Pax Christi international Catholic peace movement have campaigned against the common practice of purchasing toys and video games that glamorize violence as gifts for children during the holiday season. Many

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Avoid toys that glamorize violence

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To the Editor:

For several years member of Pax Christi international Catholic peace movement have campaigned against the common practice of purchasing toys and video games that glamorize violence as gifts for children during the holiday season.

Many video games promote violence, encourage discrimination and make killing seem exciting and fun. Be careful to avoid such videos for the young people on your list. Toys and games that encourage group play, cooperation and old-fashioned fun will offer hours of quality time. Dolls, trains, blocks, music and musical instruments are still great values and favorites for the younger set. How about tickets to a theatre, concert or sporting event for the others?

For something different and truly meaningful contribute to organizations such as Heifer International, who will send a card depicting an animal you choose to send to a family in a developing country, or give to the Arbor Day Foundation and have a tree planted in their name.

Make a contribution to peace groups like Pax Christi or other nonprofits working for justice. Your generosity would help them continue their work in the development of a culture of peace. In this way the holiday season of Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa will become a true celebration of light and love.

Remember, don’t buy any toys or games that encourage war and violence, choose gifts of peace and give presents from your heart. Never forget, the children are watching.

Wishing you a peace filled season. Madeline Labriola and members of Pax Christi RI

Westerly

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