While we were out doing errands Monday night, Michael asked for a 'Tomagochi.' It is virtual pet; you take care of it, and it grows and plays with you. In addition, it has the ability to interact with other 'Tomagochi,' through an infrared port. My first inclination was to setup a system where he could earn it over a few weeks. However, as he continued to describe it, I realized that it came with a social opportunity that would expire in 2 days when school was out. Apparently, it is all the rage on the playground, and kids have even self formed 'Tomagachi' Clubs.
He said he saw them at Walgreens, so we went there first. They were sold out. Then we went to a CVS, Drugmart and another CVS; none were in stock. Finally, I went to the source: Toys 'R' Us. Michael's first words when we found the 'Tomagochi' were 'never give up!,' and that made it all worthwhile. We talk about continuing to strive in the face of failure on a regular basis, but I believe it reinforced their conviction in the idea by seeing it payoff :)
R.A.Patton
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