Many of us remember when we were young and what we desired for Christmas. Believe it or not those same items are making a come back. Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and Rainbow Brite; but one of the hottest items on the block are Webkinz!

What are Webkinz? They are stuffed animals that arrive with a code on their tag and they have to be adopted. It is kind of like the Puppy Pounds and Beanie Babies combined, except that you have to complete the adoption online. When your child accesses the website they are introduced to a whole new world of computer fun!

After the adoption your child is then shown to their room in the Webkinz World and given their KinzCash (virtual money). This money can then be used to buy needed items for their pet like food, clothing, furniture, and decorations for the pets unique room. This virtual pet then relies on the owner to take care of them. They enjoy interaction; playing, exercising, and feeding the pet daily will keep them happy and healthy. Owners can easily check on their pet to see if they need food, water, or a little attention.

Once the owner is finished caring for their pet they can then play games to earn for KinzCash to spend on their pets. KinzCash can be won by answering educational questions for their age group. There are daily and weekly contests in which they can participate in and there are arcade games too.
In addition to online gaming they will be able to communicate with other pet owners about their pets. They can even invite other virtual pets over so that they all can interact. These activities also increase the owners KinzCash. The website is constantly changing to keep your childs interest and encourages learning in a fun atmosphere. The website is completely secure and communication is limited to certain questions and answers. The child is not able to provide personal information.

These virtual pets and virtual worlds help your child to develop some responsibilities. They are responsible for the well being of their virtual pets. The pets need to be nurtured and cared for and that resposibility is placed on the pet owner. They will feel a sense of achievement while learning. Although the pets will not die, they can become ill or may need more food. Your child will use their KinzCash for this. When their money is low they will need to earn more. This teaches them how to set goals and manage their money.

So if your child has a Webkinz on their list you might consider the request. It is almost like getting two toys for the price of one. They will get the plush animal and a new virtual online world.

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