Yes, we want the boys to know they can count on us. Yes, we want scaffolding opportunities. Yes, we (meaning really me) want to continuously work on their ZPD (geek term alert - see Vygotsky). But when I caught Adonis taking initiative in "solving" his own problem on his own, I couldn't help but smile and observe how it'd develop :)
Problem: toy is higher than he can reach
Solution: make self taller
Conclusion: although the logic is right, an extra few inches would be helpful
Notice the orange "dot" on top if the door? That's the goal.
