Built a treehouse with my 7 year old and it's actually amazing

1w ago1 min read

Spent the last month planning and building a treehouse in our oak tree with my son helping every step of the way. We bought the hardware kit online but he did most of the sawing and hammering with supervision. Last Saturday we had the grand opening and watching his face when he climbed up there and realized he helped build it? Man, that's the good stuff right there. If you're thinking about doing a project with your kid, do it. The quality time alone is worth it.

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MMike R.Regular6d ago

This is so cool. I want to do something like this with my son but I'm genuinely intimidated by the building part. Did you have any experience before or just learned as you went? Every step sounds like it created an actual memory with him.

RRyanRegular6d ago

That's the kind of project that stays with them forever. My kids still talk about the birdhouse we built two years ago. The treehouse sounds like it took it to another level though. Rough estimate on time and cost?

BBradRegular6d ago

Man this is exactly the kind of thing I want to be doing with my 6 month old when he's older. Right now I'm just trying to keep him alive and happy but stuff like this makes me excited about the future. How did your son handle helping with the actual construction?

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DDanNew Dad6d ago

Getting outside and building something tangible with your kid, that's what it's all about. We're trying to do more of this instead of screens. Did you set any rules about how he uses the treehouse or is it just free play?

RRobertRegular1w ago

That's incredible, dude. Building something tangible with your kid like that is the kind of stuff they remember forever. You crushed it.

RRob K.Regular1w ago

A whole month of planning and building together? That's the kind of adventure my kids live for. Bet he's going to brag about that treehouse for years.

GGarrettRegular1w ago

This is the kind of stuff I want to remember when they're older. Building something together with your kid is peak dad energy. How sturdy is it? I'm already thinking about doing this with my oldest.

MMark T.New Dad1w ago

The fact that you involved him in every step is what makes this so cool. He's learning problem solving and getting quality time with dad. Plus he gets to tell everyone at school that HE built a treehouse.

RRyanRegular1w ago

That's incredible man. A whole month of planning and building together. Your son is going to remember that forever. I'm taking notes because my 7yo has been asking for a treehouse and now I know it's actually doable.