Playtime at Kidzania

I took Nic to Kidzania at The Curve today and was she excited. This children entertainment franchise began in Mexico and currently is found in eleven cities worldwide. Malaysia is one of three outlets in Asia, the other two in Jakarta and Seoul.

In a nutshell, it is a gigantic play center where kids get to act out careers/jobs that we adults dread doing. Hah, what a way to milk people of their cash! However if looked at positively I'd say it kinda allows kids to experience what real people do everyday - minus the 'office politics and backstabbing'.

They cleverly incorporated real corporations names into the 'town' like CIMB bank, Air Asia, Honda to name a few. What a smart way to brainwash kids into accepting the brands. So it costs RM55 (USD18.00) a kid gets to enjoy a maximum of five hours in this wonder land. Thanks Sarah Lee for the complimentary tic!

Nic played cashier at the minimart, beautician at the salon, line chef at Ayam Brands (better known as  A. Clouet) kitchen and painter with Nippon Paint. The kids either earn Kidzos play money if they are working or spend them if they are customers.