That is because he has old media equipment and it is next to impossible to find the old connectors. So he cobbles them together from old bits and pieces.
Oldest is starting to collect tools but since he is learning how to refurbish old tractors it is allowed.
Most books are kept.... stuffed toys.... blankets...
You know, I am going to have to stop allowing them to keep so much stuff!
Oh, Yes! The junk REALLY accumulates when you have kids underfoot. Been there, done that!
I got my boys in the habit of going through their things; books, clothing, old toys, etc. on a yearly basis and I would take it all to St. Vincent’s if it was still in good repair. (And, of course, keep the donation receipts for taxes!)
Hopefully I showed them two things: How BLESSED they were to have so much stuff to begin with, and how being GENEROUS and giving to those in need was A Good Thing.
With Beau, I always equate it to a $$$ amount spent on ‘stuff’ or that he could GAIN by selling said ‘stuff’ or taking it to the scrap yard. That seems to be his hot-button motivator to get his rear in gear, LOL!