Toys and Technology

The intention of this paper is to show the specific of toys as main tools of a children's play. Functions and characteristics of toys are presented. It is indicated that the good toys should be open for various actions and the ideas of the child. However the majority of modern toys are equipped with technical devices which don't allow the child to show his/her own activity. Playing with such toys comes down to a putting buttons that unlike a pretend play doesn't develop the abilities in the child. Tech toys, and electronic games present a new developmental situation and it is necessary to study the impact this kind of activities have on the development of young children. In the end of the article the importance of psychological examination of toys is shown.