There may be an upside to the Chinese toy debacle

Parents shy away from Chinese toys:

"Instead of a small mountain of toys under the Christmas tree, the Donais family of Windsor is opting for fewer presents, quality time with family and gifts that spur the imagination of their three-year-old daughter. And the shift is largely due to concerns over the safety of Chinese-made toys."

Any time personal interaction is substituted for consumerism, it's a good thing. Let's keep it up.