Answers to the age old question- why do children always prefer the cardboard box?

Cardboard boxes, the best toy ever!

 

 

Every mum or dad has at some time noticed how much their child loves to play with any cardboard box they can get their hands on.

I have wondered if mine just do this to drive me bonkers, after I have spent a fortune on the contents of the box, which they have decided to chuck to one side.

 

Some of the reasoning behind this behaviour, is the same reason why they adore treasure troves:

 

because they are so full of play potential. Cardboard boxes allow them to use their imagination, and take their play in any direction they fancy. They have a great sensory appeal with aspects such as the corrugated cardboard, their depth, and the flaps.

I have to agree with the kids on this one that cardboard boxes do indeed rule!