I have had Corelle dishes for twenty years. When my boys were little I liked the fact that the dishes were nearly indestructible and now I like them because they are light weight. I recently redecorated my kitchen and bought a new pattern of Corelle. I was surprised when my college aged son asked if he could have the old dishes. I'm sure he won't appreciate the pattern but it will like the fact that the dishes won't break or chip.