Children Quote by Sherry Turkle
““some children become more anxious as the operation continues. One suggests that if the Furby dies, it might haunt them. It is alive enough to turn into a ghost. Indeed, a group of children start to call the empty Furby skin “the ghost of Furby” and the Furby’s naked body “the goblin.” They are not happy that this operation might leave a Furby goblin and ghost at large. One girl comes up with the idea that the ghost of the Furby will be less fearful if distributed. She asks if it would be okay “if every child took home a piece of Furby skin.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Social Impact of Toys, 2020
Children personize abandoned objects, fearing loss and imagining hauntings, leading to collective coping strategies.
In simple terms: Kids turn broken toys into scary stories, sharing fear.
Key Takeaway
Encourage open discussion about fears.
Themes
fear
imagination
social coping
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
observational
psychological
When to use this quote
- playroom
- school
- family discussions
Key Concepts
psychology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you help children process loss?
- What role does storytelling play in fear?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce anxiety rather than resolve it.
