Is BJD really just for adults? And adults, what do you think of kids who like them?

Totally off topic but you do realise that the minimum age for membership of this forum's 13 right?

 

Actually I had always thought they were more for younger people and that I, age 46 at the time I first found them, was the odd one out. I guess that as long as there is an understanding of the value of the doll (that the parent or whomever paid a lot of money for it) and they are taken care of properly, don't see any problem.

 

I think it's great when younger people have dolls... I'm 26 but I would have loved one when I was younger. Although, I'll have to admit, I automatically assume anyone under 16 who has one is a spoiled rich kid. I know it's not always true, some kids do chores and save up forever, but... I think some of them probably get them as xmas presents or birthday presents or something... that's just a VERY expensive gift. I can barely afford a doll a year and I work full time and support myself! I guess I'm just jealous.

 

You know what. Ever since I've been on this site, like since I was 13 or so, I have never been treated differently just because of my age. I truthfully believe most of these people don't care about age. I mean, we all like the same thing, I think that's all that should really matter.

 

As a lot have people have said, I think it depends on how mature the kid is. Like, if the kid is a serious troublemaker, I doubt it would be the best idea to give them an extremely expensive doll. Some kids can take good care of a doll, though. I have a friend who acts more mature than most adults, and I'm sure that, if she ever got a doll, she would treat it with extreme care. I'm thirteen, and I just ordered my first doll, a DoT Sha, about a week ago. I'm new here, so I haven't told anyone my age, but I doubt anyone would be mean to me. DoA seems like a really nice place. Also, about the whole dolls being anatomically correct thing, I don't think it's that big of a deal. Though, I can see why some parents would have a problem with it.

 

hmmm now this sure is interesting! XD lots of 15 year olds are here ...just like me .

but anyway, I APPROVE OF YOUR YOUTHFULNESS!!! *highfives*

 

I've never cared. I mean the "kids" who brag about "Mommy got me this and I still have my allowance all to myself!" annoy me but thats in anything in the (expensive) hobby world. I've always thought people should earn things that aren't cheap, though. Even if its not a requirement at least appreciate and help out a little more or something.

As for at meets and on here? Less ones age is stated and they want to be treated their age, I base my replies like I'm talking to someone who is about eighteen. I'm not gonna talk down to people. I've always hated that, I'm not gonna do it. Less someone does it to me first. Then you're just asking for it. XD

I feel the need to add that by "stated" I mean stated in post. Not that its in your profile.

 

Myself, I'm all for the younger generation being into them. I've already got my 11 year old stepdaughter very interested, and she has come to several meets with me. (And everyone in Vegas has been absolutely lovely to her). She's slowly saving her allowance and doing chores to earn her first doll. I think it's an excellent way to teach her the value of money, and she'll totally appreciate it when she earns it.

 

I consider that children cannot concern to bjd correctly. For them it simply dolls in which it is possible to play. And for me it are persons.

 

Well, I'd say that would depend on what you consider 'children'. I'm 15, and some people consider me a child. But I most definitely consider these dolls as little people. People that don't have basic human needs, of course, but who do have basic doll needs of their own.

Then, I would think that maturity level would come into play. I know twenty year olds who won't be getting anywhere near my doll, and some ten year olds who I could easily see with a doll of their own.

 

I don't think that incredibly young children [like 8-10 year olds] should be able to get their own dolls, because I feel that they would view them as more of a toy than a thing to collect and cherish. I also think that people should buy their own first doll. Being able to save and buy my Shoyo meant a lot to me and it's a good feeling to save up and buy the doll you really want. I'm only seventeen, so I don't necessarily think that BJDs are for 20+ year olds or anything. I think it depends more on your maturity and willingness to save than your actual age.

 

I see this sentiment expressed a lot here, and it's never made a lot of sense to me. You can't appreciate something that someone gave you? I bought all my dolls myself, but I have been given other items by family members, and I cherish them a great deal because they were given to me by a loved one. I understand that buying things with your own money is a good feeling--there's a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency there. However, that doesn't mean that there can't be equal value in receiving something as a gift.

It's really a hobby that's geared towards adults. However, when something has a recommended age, it's more of a guideline than anything else. People are all different and there are things about this hobby that young people can really enjoy--it encourages a lot of creativity and there are so many different things a person can do with their doll (photography, faceups, sewing, modding, wig making, building props, creating characters and writing stories etc)--it's a hobby that has something for everyone. As long as a young person can come up with the money and is mature enough to know how to handle and care for their doll, then there really isn't any reason why they shouldn't be involved.

 

I don't advertise much that I'm only 14. I feel that this hobby suits me perfectly. I love making up stories and I already have a bunch of characters. It's a little harder getting money for dolls as I don't have a job. When I get one in the summer though, it will make me a tad more rich.

 

to be honest woth you im only 12 and i have three DOD's and i love anime and everyone makes fun of me but i dont care its what i do!

 

no way really!? i was in the same situation as you where i live there is a shop called kirbey lane doll shop.......they are one of the three stores in the contry that sell volks. i am probably one of the youngest bjd enthusiasts (probaply a spelling error) and probably one of the most educated for my age group in the area....... i think....srry. so i mean if you don't really care maybe you should considder having a doll but if you are on this forum you most deffinately care and therefore you have full rights to own a doll.........

i'm not really an adult or an owner (yet) but i hope this helps .go for it.

 

lol I think you get a bit of that at any age. I'm 29 and while my friends at least understand the anime love, my Mom pokes and jabs at me that I'm too old for dolls. I swear, she's practically making fun of me in front of family and friends.

 

It's quite fascinating how this topic comes up so often. It's been debated, discussed endlessly; there are threads devoted to certain age groups, and in fact, this thread originated in 2006, yet it continues tirelessly.

Really, I suppose I'll stick to my guns and reiterate that maturity, not age, is what determines how well someone can care for a doll. And that is that. In the end, what others do with their money (as long as it doesn't affect my own appreciation of the hobby), is absolutely none of my business. I don't care to judge; simply let others prove their worth before making assumptions immediately based on one bit of information. I don't believe in defining a person based simply on age. We're made of a bit more than the amount of years we've lived, I'd like to think.

 

i first wanted one when i was 14-15 but i couldn't actually afford one until i was 18.

my girlfriend is 14 and she almost has enough saved to order one. i got her into it though. xD;

 

haha, i got my first doll at 17.
technically, i was still a kid, but for the sake of discussion, let's just take it that 12 is the "break-out" age.
Uhh. I don't see a problem with "kids" having BJDs, frankly. Save for the random:

1) How did she afford that?
2) Where's she gonna get the money to buy stuff for her doll?

 

I'm 13 too! *high fives* I just got my first BJD Aijo (CP Kid Delf ANI boy) this Christmas and love him to bits! He's my first but he defently won't be my last!

I'm afraid of going to meet ups cause of my age, I'd feel like a baby! And I concerned what people would think about me, Im not shallow, I'm just afraid they'll think I'm a spoilt brat! I'd love to meet people around my age and in the same county that have a BJD. But it's hard since Its hard to find where about people live on DOA and I have to be careful who I meet up with...