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and, what about all of the children who not only don't have lead-laced toys but don't have food (zimbabwe) or clean water (kentucky!)? and we spend hundreds, or thousands, on these imports. a frozen bagel, doing the puzzle with him/her instead of sticking them in front of the DVD player with toys while you do pilates, reading a book, playing with your child and donating the rest might be the very best antidote. yes, we have a real problem with outsourcing but, get with it parents, you outsource your child care and attention, too.