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It’s okay to cuddle stuffed animals, ‘chou chou’ or not, all your life
Some may see adults playing with soft toys as another sign of the infantilisation of a younger generation. Is it really?
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After the writer’s cat died, a stuffed tiger the pet play-fought with was a comforting reminder of her. When carried, its weighted paws made it feel like it was giving a tiny cat hug.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF DENISE CHONG
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People who tut-tut over grown-ups carrying or cuddling soft toys – from furry monster bag accessories to office cushion-plushies and a big stuffed capybara or Hello Kitty on beds – may need a hug (from a giant teddy).
They could be worried that today’s adults are apparently suffering from an extended adolescence, and could interpret this as another sign of the infantilisation of a younger generation. But is it really?
