Webkinz Stuffed Animals and Website for Kids
Kids and Parents Love the Ganz Toys Because of the Online Games
Jul 31, 2008
No one can blame the parent who has jitters about jumping on ship to the latest toy fad desitination: Webkinz World. However, the doubting parent may want to think twice about nixing the fad altogether. In this toy-crazed world, Webkinz has a unique appeal.
Why Kids Love Webkinz
Hands down, the drawing feature of Webkinz is the multi-faceted, ever-improving website. At this date, kids are able to:
- Name, feed, dress, clean, speak to and care for their virtual pets
- Play numerous arcade games and “employment” games to earn Kinz-Cash
- Visit the web store to buy virtual items with their virtual cash
- Buy and decorate rooms, including kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms
- Perform many interactive activities in the context of the room . . .they can even buy a working toilet!
- Train their pets and enter their pets into various competitions
- Communicate with other kids in the Webkinz Clubhouse
- Communicate with friends via Kinz Post, which includes a feature to send notes and gifts to friends
Educational Games in Webkinz World
Any kid will claim that Webkinz is all about fun. However, there are educational values to the site, as well. Though stuffed and virtual, kids get to practice taking care of a pet. Obviously, virtual care is not nearly as educational as real pet care, but it’s a good start.
Webkinz world also provides money lessons for kids through the Kinz Cash program, in which they earn virtual cash to buy virtual items. They can even sell back items, which are immediately worth only a fraction of the initial cost. How more economically realistic can you get?
Another benefit, and a parental favorite, are the Webkinz quiz questions. Quizzy’s Corner offers a series of multiple choice, brain-booster questions in a variety of subjects. It’s great for a parent and child to play together, and the best part is: It’s the quickest way to earn Kinz Cash. Kids willingly participate!
Buying the Latest Must-Have Toy
Toy fads can be a frustrating ritual, and many parents are jumping ship! However, Webkinz offers more than that easy-to-forget stuffed toy. The real treasure of the Webkinz is all in the code on the tag . . .a key which unlocks a whole web world of fun.
Granted, some of the games are just short of impossible. At least one nameless parent has been known to repeatedly fail some of the tests. Yet, that challenge is just exactly what keeps kids (and parents) coming back for more. Just beware of addiction! When a child’s eyes become blood shot staring at the screen, it’s time to consider a daily time limit and a trip to the local park and nature trail.
