We live in an age of abundance...of toys.
On more than one occasion as a punishment, I've taken away a "favorite" to from both Paco and Tonka.
I told them it would be for "2 days."
What I've noticed, is that all of us tend to forget about the toys. In some cases, weeks go by and the only reason I remember is because I find the toys in some corner where I've placed them.
The toys may be "cherished" for a moment, but the kids are fickle and, when all is said and done, they just don't really care.
Fascinating.