Today on the bus, there was a bored toddler in a pram. Little fella was throwing things on the floor and crying a little bit because the bus isn't good for playing in. Mum was equally bored with the bus and wanted to scroll on her phone, but the kid was causing trouble because it's not old enough for a phone yet.

Luckily, I carry a green Yomega Raider at all times. I pulled it out, put it on, and started throwing sleepers. After the first couple throws, the kid was paying full attention and giggling every time it came up.

Mum got a break from the troublemaker, kiddo got to see something interesting, and I got an excuse to play with My yo-yo. Children's minds are ravenous for new experiences, they want to see something that'll make them smarter and more aware of the world. And it's not fair to put the burden of doing that solely on the parents. It's exhausting for the parents, and it narrows the kid's experiences to only what the parents and daycare can provide. Kids need to see all kinds of things to grow up smart.

So that's why I always carry a yo-yo in My bag.

Well crap. Now I've gotta start carrying my old Protostar and figure out some tricks again