Are dolls childish?

I haven't had that happen, but I have parents that like to collect things and other friends who are also into dolls. There seems to be this idea that grownups do certain things and behave in certain ways, but I think that's really a myth. Everyone, even adults have their own quirks and oddities. Besides, I think being able to play is healthy--it's a way of relieving stress, and the doll hobby has so many artistic and creative outlets.

 

BJDs are pieces of art. Many people thinks it weird to spend 600 and up on a doll, but why should I care. There are other hobbies that are way more exspensive than BJDs. Its annoying when people say its a waste of money and time. If its what makes you happy then continue to collect BJDs, I don't see why people think its such a big deal.

 

Well I don't find bjds childish even though I am 18 now. I use to love to play with barbies but I out grow them already. I find bjds more like a collection, art and a hobby. To me it feels slightly different owning a bjd since I feel this dolls are not too suitable for younger children since they are fragile and much more expensive O_O.
My parents didn't really find it childish.Well they are in a way pretty supportive since I am able to practice certain things like sewing with them around XD.

Well over all I don't think it is childish. I prefer to take bjds as a collectors item as well as a piece of art ^^.

 

I do see them as pieces of art too, but man I hope they're childish! I don't want to grow up if that means I can't play with toys anymore. PS I'm more than 20 years over 18.

 

In this case, the word 'childish' has a negative connotation, but I honestly think that it's really sad for something that is, overall, not irresponsible or even unhealthy (in most cases) to be considered 'childish' just because it is something children also take joy from.

It's like saying that someone who enjoys filling in line art as a graphic art is childish because it is similar to colouring. :/

 

my mother's reaction to my doll (not knowing how much I spent on her! ^_^; ) was that she was cute. She then proceeded to make a cute skirt and show me some nifty tricks for sewing! If she's not too old to be interested in a doll then I'm sure as heck not too old!

 

Go, 'Mom'!!

And, go mugoi usagi!


Long may you play with dolls.

Ann in CT

 

What's wrong with being childish or childlike? I hope I never out grow wonder and delight in the new. So yeah, they're childish and I'm all for it.

 

I pretty much agree with what everyone else has said I have gotten the whole (you are 23 years old and you still watch cartoons crap pretty much every day of my life.) Eventually though she just got used to it and thats pretty much how she treats all of my hobbys now..so its not really like I care.
Not to mention I kind of like the fact they are sort of child like...you want to hang on to things that remind you when were younger when you get older and thats one of the many things I like about dolls.

 

I do things for enjoy myself not for giving a good image of myself.

So if it's childish, I don't care about what people think of me.

 

Sure, collecting dolls might sound silly to some people... but seriously there's worse things to be spending money on... like smoking, drinking, and drugs...
Dolls are a healthy, wholesome hobby-- there's certainly nothing to be ashamed of... I'm actually very proud that I have the money to spend on a beautiful doll! I absolutely love them... I always have!t
I also love the look of amazement and wonder that come over people's faces when I show them my little photo album and they really see what the dolls look like and their attitudes change immediately with a simple comment of "Wow! They're beautiful and they look so real!"
Is that a childish reaction? I think not!

 

Half a thousand dollars and somebody tells you to just let it sit on your shelf collecting dust? I don't think so

 

to be honest. if it is childish so be it.

in day to day life you see many people

adults who act like kids - bad way-, adults who have the spirit of childhood in them -good-, kids who act like adults -good or bad depending- etc etc

but as we all grow old i'd still rather be that werid old person who dresses funny, collects dolls and pets.. and still enjoys life to its fullest then the one who claims they can't do anything because their -old-.

i don't wanna grow up i'm a toys r us kid.

but if one means childish as in -OH stop acting so childish you crybaby- etc.

then no, of course not. how is it childish to enjoy a peice of art that you can love, and put a bit of yourself into.

not eveyrone can draw or sew etc. but we all have the ability to pick and choose and find ways to make each doll exactlly what we desire.

in effect we're creating a personal peice of ever changing art.

 

if people think having a 1000 dollar fully customizable resin figure that you can dress and create things for and end up costing more than a small child,,,"childish" then i guess im really. childish? O-O?

I dunno most ppl just leave me alone when they find out Im into super dollfies :X

but not an average "CHILD" can afford such a hobby,,, think of it more of an upgrade,, than,, a "can't grow out of" thing XD

plus its more fun to be a kid, or at least have part of urself that still can be a 'kid'

:p

being mature and really 'adult' is overrated, blah

:P

ps im 20 too - im full dependent, live 4000 miles away from home, bought my own car, etc etc, sooooooo its like as long as you dont feel like you are childish then its not? and really! who cares!? its something you enjoy! do it! its not harming your health or anything,, (maybe wallet a bit) but,,!! have fun! you COULD be off doing things way worse and way more 'childish' :P

 

today was the first time any of my friends have actually implied my doll hobby was childish O-O i forgot, we were just joking about something and i called one of my friends immature and another immediately shot back 'yeah says the person who still plays with DOLLS'

and it kinda hit harder than it ought to ;;; i know she was just joking but jeez
well granted, she doesnt know how much they cost o_O i bet if she did, she probably would rethink the opinion of how they're just 'dolls' like barbies...

 

I am another 40 something person who loves her dolls dearly. They make me happy! Life is too short to worry about the icky things that people say, but I won't lie, it smarts like heck when one of my "friends" say I should "grow-up" and stop with the dolls. It makes me go hug my dolls even tighter!!!

 

I think a lot of things people collect can be viewed as childish, not just dolls. I think the whole concept of collecting is something that some adults hold onto from their childhood -- baseball cards, pogs, toys, etc. It's not very practical to spend money on something you don't need, but we do it because it makes us happy.

I know my older brother (mid-30s) like to collect antique toy cars. My mom collects figurines. My sister collects garden gnomes. In a sense, they are all childish things to collect, which is why I find it pretty normal.

 

I wouldnt say that it is childlsih to collect or even play with these dolls, everyone needs something right? lol I am 26 with a 6 year old daughter and she loves barbie and bratz so this is like my toys and we get to do things together. For the other people out there that just dont get it I dont pay them any mind. I just say my 48 year old mother loves these dolls and my 80 something grandmother loves them as well so theres nothing wrong with them.

 

Part of being an adult is forming your own opinions and reason and using those to decide how to behave. When you are a child and still learning, you must follow what others say. But growing up, you learn that you have to make your own decisions, based on your own reasons and preferences. Some of those decisions will be to follow the advice of others. And to choose to behave in a certain way or not. Others will be to go your own way and do your own thing.

So... if you wish to have dolls, then understand your reasons and see if they make sense to you. And you can use those reasons to help others understand. But what you do with your life and your time (as long as it's nothing bad or illegal!) is up to you! Tell your family that you have an active social life which isn't hurt by your doll hobby, and that you find enjoyment in your hobby--or whatever. If they can't understand it, then they just can't (or won't!), but after that, it's no longer your business, and it's not their business what you do, also!

BDS are definitely NOT for children. They are too expensive, too delicate, too toxic, to actually be played with in the way children should play with a doll. There are plenty of dolls aimed for children to play with. And there are also dolls that are obviously aimed at adults (this doesn't mean I'm against kids! Kids can certainly own BJDs if their parents allow it--it's just that the dolls aren't meant to be played with as children's toys would be--no judgement involved in that. It's like the recommended ages on toys--it's just a guide, saying that older or younger kids might not find certain toys safe or as enjoyable as others in a certain age group).

All collector dolls are mostly aimed at adults (although some kids do collect, too.) So I don't think dolls can be called childish on that account.

But basically--it's an OPINION. Everyone has one, and they usually vary! So this question will have about as many answers as the people who are asked!

 

No, dolls are not childish, especially a $500+ doll. I'm 22 and I still sleep with a room full of dolls, and I'm still getting more build-a-bears and other plushies. Those can be childish, but bjds are more than a doll, it's also art, hobby and something that um... I don't know, "someone" that can dress up for me when I can't maybe. ^^