When Creativity Starts Costing Real Money
Children do not mean to cause trouble, but replacing markers, repainting walls, fixing furniture, and buying new supplies can become expensive very quickly.
Often the frustration is not about the mess itself. It is about how often it feels like you have to pay for it.
The Challenge of Responding Together
We want to encourage creativity, but it can be difficult to stay calm when something gets damaged again.
One parent may want to give more freedom, while the other feels the need to protect the home and set limits.
Both perspectives come from care, but when they collide, it can lead to tension and misunderstandings.
Before you know it, it can feel like you’re arguing more about messes than enjoying time together.