I am a Grandmother & Great Grandmother, I personally have had a barn at my home for over four years now, purchased for use when visiting for my youngest grandson who is now 9. When ever any child comes to visit the first thing they ask for, is to play with the barn, over many other toys I have for their entertainment. I live in Texas and I now have a Great Grandson, however he lives in Baltimore so he will not get the use the others have from this toy. So I purchased one for him for Xmas, he will have his own now. These Toys are marvelous and wear & wear year after year.