Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Parenting

eppur_se_muova

(38,077 posts)

8. Be sure it's a kid-sized (or better, adjustable size) desk, even if he will outgrow it.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Oct 16, 2023, 03:08 PM

Oct 2023

If it's the wrong size, he won't enjoy using it.

When we were little (preschool for me) out parents bought us a desk just for kids, with a chalkboard top and a strip to hold magnetic letters. The top was also a lid, of course. Good for playing even when you haven't learned to write (well). We outgrew it pretty quickly, but I first used it when I was too young to even remember using it. All in all, a good investment.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

9 year old grandson has asked for a desk!!! [View all] elleng Oct 2023 OP

My favorite desk finds have been at ReStore blm Oct 2023 #1

Excellent, it's a good sign Walleye Oct 2023 #2

That's a reasonable gift request. RandySF Oct 2023 #3

Yes it is! elleng Oct 2023 #5

And a lamp ? Tetrachloride Oct 2023 #4

Thanks, will find out whether that's in his mind. elleng Oct 2023 #6

He still loves his doggie. :) Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #7

Be sure it's a kid-sized (or better, adjustable size) desk, even if he will outgrow it. eppur_se_muova Oct 2023 #8

I'm assuming his parents have or will have useful info elleng Oct 2023 #9