We’ve all, at some point, gone through the agony of trying to get our children to play with something creative – only to find they prefer the cardboard box or, as they grow older, the computer game. Perhaps we needn’t worry so much as the latest research from the Institute of Education suggests it’s better to simply spend time with your kids rather than worrying about expensive toys that will teach them something. But how far back does the idea of the educational toy go? Corinne Julius talks to Deborah Jaffe, the author of the ‘History of Toys’. |
