"My son was big into Lego blocks when he was little, but like many kids, his interest tapered off as video games became more appealing. And then, out of nowhere, it roared back with teenage intensity. He started following new releases, quoting "price per piece" statistics, and making regular visits to our local secondhand Lego shop for a "quick look.""
"When he told me the date for the grand opening, I half-jokingly asked if he wanted to go. His eyes lit up like it was Christmas morning. So we went. We stood in line for almost two hours just to get in the door - surrounded by a huge, good-natured crowd of mostly adults, some with young kids - but it honestly didn't feel that long to me."
The parent let a 14-year-old son miss school to attend the grand opening of a nearby Lego store. The son had been passionate about Lego as a child, then drifted to video games, and recently regained interest with teenage intensity. The reopening excited him, and the family traveled to the event. They waited almost two hours in a pleasant, mostly adult crowd, using the time to talk about purchases and upcoming plans. During the wait, the parent realized both were holding onto the simple pleasure of building and nostalgia. The outing created a meaningful bonding memory without regret.
Read at Business Insider
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