She was told to watch carefully, but she has already identified two improvements and would like to know when she gets her own toolbox. Carpenter’s Protégée understands that apprenticeship is mostly patience with occasional opportunities to supervise the expert.

Craftsmanship becomes legacy when knowledge is passed from practiced hands to curious ones. Teaching a child how to build also teaches her to trust her judgment, respect the process, and understand that skill grows through time and repetition.