The 15 ‘For Kids’ Favorites That Still Bring Joy To Adults
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We all have those guilty pleasures, those cherished pastimes, that are labeled as “for kids” but continue to captivate us well into adulthood. Whether it’s a beloved animated movie, a delightful video game, or a collection of colorful toys, these enchanting experiences have a way of transporting us back to a simpler time. Today, we invite you to embrace your inner child and share the “for kids” treasures that still bring you immense joy as an adult.
Animated Movies
To begin, a user replied, “Animated movies in general. I can still enjoy them. When I’ve had a rough day or if I’m just feeling down, I can put on something wholesome, funny, or nostalgic, and it makes me feel better.”
Another user said, “I will never understand why some adults are put off by animation. It can be fucking beautiful. The number of times I’ve tried getting people to watch Bojack and telling them it’s really deep and not for kids….”
Video Games
One in-trouble Redditor said, “According to my wife “wasting time playing that stupid Nintendo.” It’s a PS5, and I’m lucky if I can spend 2-3 hrs a week on it.”
Another Redditor replied, “Nintendo. Zelda and Mario specifically. I’m so stoked for Tears of the Kingdom!”
LEGO
A Redditor replied, “Playing with LEGO Bricks.”
A second Redditor added, “Lego has been aimed at adults for ages now; no kids are buying the $300+ display sets.“
Crafts
A user said, “I cannot stop making summer camp style knotted friendship bracelets out of embroidery floss. It keeps my hands busy while I’m working/watching TV/traveling, and I don’t get sucked into my phone. Now I just leave piles of bracelets everywhere.”
Sleeping
One popular comment was, “Naps. The older we get, the better they are!”
A second comment was, “I live for my weekend naps. As a mom, I also need designated “quiet time” even if I can’t fall asleep for a nap.”
Board Games
Coloring Books
One user replied, “Coloring.”
A second user added, “I have all of the Calm over Chaos books, and I agree they are perfect! Feel like grown-up coloring books but with less tiny little spaces, so they’re great if I need to color because I’m anxious or overwhelmed because I can be a bit shaky, and the books with tiny spaces aren’t great.”
Cartoons
A simple comment was, “Cartoons.”
Another comment was, “My SO and I just finished Teen Titans and are starting a rewatch of Young Justice. I’m in heaven. Might do some ATLA after.”
Playground Games
A user replied, “Swings – makes me feel 5 years old again!”
Another user added, “Playgrounds in general. Since becoming a dad, I can bring my kids to the playground and have fun with them on the slides, swings, monkey bars, and most things.”
Puzzles
A simple comment was, “The Hidden Pictures puzzles in Highlights Kid magazine.”
Another said, “Nothing will compare to finishing a giant floor puzzle on the classroom floor.”
Theme Parks
One user commented, “Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. I am lucky enough to live less than a 5 min drive from the theme park. This was on purpose.”
A second user said, “One of the first things I did when I got my first career job was to get a Six Flags annual pass, and while traveling for work, I would just pop into the local one wherever I was for a coaster or two when I had time, by myself. “
Stuffed Animals
A most-liked comment was, “Cuddling my stuffed animals.”
Another comment was, “I’ll be 39 on Sunday and still sleep better with a teddy bear.”
Kids Cereal
One person said, “Kids cereal. I love lucky charms and captain crunch. Not every day and not for breakfast but for a snack.”
A second person added, “Fruit Pebbles, those were the sh****t!”
Stickers
A popular comment was, “Never enough stickers. I had a shi****y childhood (like most of us), but stickers always made me happy, especially the fuzzy ones. Suddenly understanding why I’m still bonkers for stickers.”
Nerf Guns
One Redditor commented, “Nerf guns. If you could see my collection and how many hundreds of hours I poured into the hobby, you’d think, “Oh my.”
Another said, “Yes, with you on the nerfs, my daughter could reload them at 2yo, and from there, epic garden battles.”
Children’s Literature
A user said, “Some children’s books are really great, like Wings Of Fire. I really love that saga!”
Another user added, “I love these for falling asleep too. A lot of the tween/middle-grade level books have the perfect mix of fun and immersiveness. Artemis Fowl, The 39 Clues, Airborn, Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Bartimaeus, Morrigan Crow, Harry Potter, Alex Rider.”
Source: Reddit
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