Watery eyes, flaring nostrils, flailing limbs and a raging bull temper, your child is having a horrible tantrum. Even if you have taught them morals and positive values, this seems to be a recurring problem. There is a question that all parents need to ask themselves: “What kind of outside influences am I allowing my child to govern themselves on a daily basis?” » Today, both boys and girls face the relentless impact of society on their social, intellectual, emotional and behavioral lives. This influence begins at a very young age with the toys and games that our little children surround themselves with. "By avoiding specific toys, you should be able to avoid violent behaviors that you don't want to see in your child." » (Gasp) Children are easily influenced by the world around them; from media to friends and even toys, children's minds are slowly shaping and molding themselves for their future to come. For many parents, behavior is a major problem when it comes to their little ones. It is very difficult to ignore a child who constantly causes scandal wherever he goes. This behavior problem may be a direct result of the toys your child uses daily for fun. Toys are said to have many hidden properties that affect a child. For example, weapons, such as guns and knives, would encourage violence. Since children tend to imitate what they see, hostile toys make hostile children. For them, through their toys, it is allowed to show excessive aggression in the face of a situation, when in reality this is frowned upon. This changes their perception of what is acceptable and what is intolerable. That's why, even if the toys are put away and it's time to be well behaved, a child is still in play mode. On the other hand, toys can also tra...... middle of the paper... ...eer.It seems that no matter where you come from, something as small as a toy can have an impact on a person at such a young age. A toy's influence can range from behavioral and intellectual patterns to gender roles and stereotypes, all the way to a point in the right direction for the future. Again, always ask yourself one question: “What kind of outside influences am I allowing my child to govern themselves on a daily basis?” » Works Citedhttp://www.unc.edu/~dcderosa/STUDENTPAPERS/childrenbattles/toysrusdenise.htmhttp://preschooler.thebump.com/toys-affect-childrens-behavior-4903.htmlhttp://www.ncbi.nlm .nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2991547/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16569167 http://www.naeyc.org/content/what-research-says-toys-and- playhttp://www.ncei.com/POT05PRESSREL3.htmhttps://suite.io/debbie-roome/3jf122fhttp://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-25857895