Benefits

1. Identity Building- Despite what this messy worlds says, unconventional people have a usefulness.

2. Self-Regulation through Analog Connections- Digital is all about convenience in the short-term, but anxiety in the long-term. Analog connections can be thought-provoking and messy in the short-term, but calming in the long-term.

3. Impulse Control- Probably one of the most useful applicable concepts in life! In fort-building we build, but we also decide when and how to destroy.

4. Gross Motor Skills- Movement and growth!

5. Spatial Awareness- Understanding yourself in a space can lead to healthy situational and environmental awareness.  

6. Trial and Error (Experiential Learning)- Trying, applying, improving, and trying again....that's life.