Jean in Newcastle Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Dd8 loves to do gymnastics. As part of that she loves to do complicated floor exercise routines to music. They are dance like but are very athletic with round-offs etc. We are also that stereotypical conservative Christian homeschool family. We do enjoy many things in our culture. But we do march to a different (holy:)) drummer. We're not into the party scene and are careful about music and other media. MIL gave dd8 a "U-Dance" game. From looking at the box, it looks like it hooks up to the t.v. and shows you some basic contempory dance (mostly hip hop?) moves that go with 12 dance party songs. It is not evil. It just isn't what dh and I want dd8 to spend her time with. I have no problem with quietly taking it back and exchanging it for something else for dd8. Dd8 has no trouble with it either. BUT - I can just see MIL coming over and wanting to see Dd8 dance to the new toy. How would we explain it to MIL? She is a Christian but she doesn't see things the same way as we do as far as these kind of choices. And no dh really isn't much help. He clearly does not want dd8 to play with this toy but he doesn't tend to look at the interpersonal things of dealing with MIL's feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) Here's a 4 yr old on YouTube using it: Hilarious. This little guy says danm it lol Edited December 26, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It doesn't work for your family, and that is reason enough in my book. Return, exchange or donate it guilt free, or bring it over with you every time you visit and let her dance away for their enjoyment.:D That link with the 4yo...I can only imagine that day after day. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) It doesn't work for your family, and that is reason enough in my book. Return, exchange or donate it guilt free, or bring it over with you every time you visit and let her dance away for their enjoyment.:D That link with the 4yo...I can only imagine that day after day. :tongue_smilie: I found another. lol Same song. Different kid and continent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wINDFwALd9o&feature=related Did you catch the link with the little one named Max? His father tells the mother (I assume) that Max is on his 'treadmill'. lol Of course, now I want it. How much is this? What game system does it use (we have xbox 360). Or is it just a DVD? Edited December 26, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) WOW. I just looked it up. This game retails for $75! Unless my child adored it, I'd be tempted to return it. OTOH, that's a lot to spend on a gift. If I were the Grandma, I'd want a chance to buy something else. There are some great toys to be had for that amount of money. If you aren't going to keep it, call grandma and ask if she would go with you to pick out something else. Edited December 26, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I would go ahead and return or exchange it. If your MIL asks simply state that you and your DH agreed that the toy was not appropriate for your DD. If you want, show her what you exchanged it for. I personally don't see that it's any different than exchanging a clothing item that was the wrong size. It just wasn't a good fit for your family. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thank you. Dh has taken it to exchange. I asked him again about his mom and he said "Oh, you want to know about the politics." Exactly! He said that he'd talk to her and explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thank you. Dh has taken it to exchange. I asked him again about his mom and he said "Oh, you want to know about the politics." Exactly! He said that he'd talk to her and explain. Glad you got it worked out--I was wondering if this Christian version would be more to your tastes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Glad you got it worked out--I was wondering if this Christian version would be more to your tastes? Hmmm. Interesting! Too late this time since dd8 exchanged the U Dance for a remote control car that goes on walls and windows! But that's a product I didn't know was out there. Good to know for future birthdays etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It seems everyone wants to video their charmer doing this. I only opened these links because my son is out of the house. He would be doing this very loudly. Heck, he'd probably be watching the kids on YouTube and imitating what they did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Guess what! MIL just came over and guess what she asked? Dh was here and handled the answer honestly but nicely. Phew - it's nice to have that hurdle out of the way. I don't worry about dd not finding ways to move or to dance. She comes up with plenty of stuff on her own. She prefers to choreograph her own stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 WOW. I just looked it up. This game retails for $75! Unless my child adored it, I'd be tempted to return it. OTOH, that's a lot to spend on a gift. If I were the Grandma, I'd want a chance to buy something else. There are some great toys to be had for that amount of money. If you aren't going to keep it, call grandma and ask if she would go with you to pick out something else. I got it on Amazon last week for $15, haven't opened it yet, DS loves music and loves to Dance and this looked easier then dealing with the dance pads from Dance Dance Revolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I got it on Amazon last week for $15, haven't opened it yet, DS loves music and loves to Dance and this looked easier then dealing with the dance pads from Dance Dance Revolution It looks like fun, actually. Those YouTube vids are cracking me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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