I personally don’t get told this by my parents, but I know many people in the AG community do have this problem. I’m so sorry about what your dad said though. But, so what. Do what makes YOU happy, not what pleases your family. As long as your hobby isn’t harming yourself, anyone, or anything else, who cares?!?! We are doll lovers, so what?!? I get the same things from my friends, but they still play with other types of dolls, so I don’t understand their argument of me being obsessed with dolls when they play with dolls targeted to kids from the age of 3-5.... Anyways, dolls will be there for you when everyone else blocks you out. When your arguing with your human friends, a doll friend will be there for you to tell everything, and they’ll always be listening. They will be there through tears and smiles, no matter what. Minnie, never pretend to be happy doing something you don’t want to do just because the people around you can’t except you. Your you. And, the moment you change who you are for them, they’ll long to see the old you. Always remember that. Digital hugs,

Cookie

Maybe your Dad doesn't understand how amazingly fun this hobby is. Your hobby isn't hurting anyone, in fact, it is helping! Maybe if your Dad could see what you see in AG then he would feel differently. I would talk to him about how you feel (he most likely was trying to help instead of hurt) 😀

I haven't had family tell me that, but I have had friends tell me that. One of my friends, my neighbor, said when I told her that I was getting Joss, that I'd outgrow AG dolls soon. And, sure, she's 2 years younger than me and she's outgrown AG, but I haven't! And I won't! At least not for a very long time. And at school, I don't really tell anyone. If someone comes over to my house, they'll see my dolls in my room, but they don't really say anything (And I pretty much haven't had anyone over for a year... I had so many after school activities it hardly worked!). You should talk to your dad about how dolls are great. Here are some things you could say, or go off of:

1. The packaging says 8+ (8 and up). I think I qualify as the + (up).

2. There are many high schoolers and even college students, such as MixiePixie7 who play with/use dolls.

3. I love making stop motions with them. I get to use creativity to make up storylines, patience to film them, creativity and resourcefulness to make props, and more! These are all good life skills, and AG dolls allow me to practice them.

4. I love AG, and that's all that matters. AG doesn't hurt my life, like other things might. In fact, AG lets me be creative in so many ways! It doesn't matter what other people say because all that matters is what I think, and I'm not to old for AG, and AG makes me happy.

5. (And anything else that you think up of!)

Good luck!!!

Never ever too old! How boring! Tell your dad that I’m an educated middle aged woman with 4 degrees and I collect them with my 4th grader! I have Molly, Josefina, Cecile, Addy, and Julie! We have a ton of accessories and all the history books they’ve probably ever made ! You are never ever too old! My daughter has almost all the historical dolls and a few girl of the Year. There’s a podcast with two women with phd‘s who collect and love them! I was friends with an elderly woman who had a huge home filled with american girl things, she passed away, sadly. Lots of people like them! I found a few grown men who also collect them!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4OaiZdrOFSw

I also see boys out there... here... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MnZx_9_zmkM

Collect and play-have fun! 💜