True. Their ability to not yet follow the set thought patterns expected from them by society or adults leads them to enjoy some pretty unpredictable things. It's fascinating to watch.

It's been really hard to predict what will captivate her interest for extended periods. Sometimes it's a single toy that she just takes on endless adventures and sometimes it's building her own things out of what would otherwise be garbage.

It's usually not anything we thought would hold her interest, though.

Undisciplined

alter_native

Parent corner: ideas for long-term kid activities

south_korea_ln

I've been thinking of getting him a subscription to [Mark Gober](https://www.crunchlabs.com/products/build-box-subscription?srsltid=AfmBOoo5-0z0CalruUrBvFLyM840hZpXC4-TDv68-sBpmxe0DT2Y5JPk&product-handle=build-box-subscription-annually)'s stuff, but as it is a bit pricey, waiting a few years for the more fun stuff to be suitable for him. Indeed, want it to be independent.