Fathers and sons often bond through physical activities. For some, this activity is sport, fishing or hunting. For others, it is building or working on cars. In the art studio, the same type of bonding can occur through creative construction of various other media.
This father and son duo work together to communicate and engage with each other through clay. They focus on a character with whom they can both relate, Handy Manny, and exemplify their feeling that any problem can be fixed through collaborative effort. They check with each other on their plans and reflect each other's experiences as they proceed with support.
Working together to design, construct, repair and modify Manny and his helpful tool friends, the pair makes a tangible representation of their problem-solving abilities as a team. In this way, they also build not only a more meaningful relationship, but also individual character.
For the young and the old, constructing personal character is essential for confidence and growth. A child who designs with dad in the art studio will experience the benefits for the rest of his life, as he learns to count on his father for compassionate support, creative feedback, hands-on help and real-life relationship building skills. As a result, he can offer the same to others, and continue feeling the quality of his own worth.
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