Why Your Child Needs to Build a "Bad" Castle
We have a confession to make. Our office is full of terrible castles. Castles that lean to the left. Spaceships that look like shoeboxes. Animals that are unidentifiable species. And we love them.
Modern parenting often falls into the trap of the "Pinterest Standard." We want our kids' crafts to look display-ready. But when we prioritize the aesthetic outcome over the messy process, we teach our kids that looking good is more important than functioning well.
The Power of "Good Enough"
In engineering, there is a concept called "Rapid Prototyping." You build a rough version to test if it works. That is what Karton is.
When your child builds a "bad" castle:
- They Own It: It's theirs. It's unique.
- They Learn Physics: Gravity doesn't care if it looks pretty. They learn what stands up.
- They Relax: When perfection is off the table, fun is back on the menu.
So, this weekend, we challenge you: Build the ugliest thing you can. Celebrate the wobble. Praise the tape. The "bad" castle is the one that actually gets played with.