I like to fix things around the house. I'm a bit of a techie. I also have young boys that are very active. I wanted a fun way for us both to spend time together at the same time promoting creativity, curiosity, language, small motor skills and especially my favorite problem solving. i've gotten out of the habit of always trying to buy something new. recycling is important in my home. therefore we'll use anything old. my children are amazed to see the inside of their video games. you figure they spend so much time playing them, why not learn them how they look inside, function, and what electronics are. my boys enjoy all the wires and mysterious circuit boards. i've started them off with a few simple tool from the tool box and i have to say our time together doing this has been fantastic.