Aren't most young folks still into fancy cuts, not simple ones?

Start with proper lighting. It makes the color changes obvious instead of a guessing game.

So, I'm not sure this is worth the stress. Little kids grab things, but they tend to get bored if you ignore them. Maybe keep the sharp tools in a drawer and let him play with a spare screwdriver or something. It's just a visit, not a permanent workshop takeover.

That's exactly it. We get taught one right way to do things, then real life forces a simpler method that works just as well. I see this with all kinds of old school rules, from cleaning to fixing things. The goal isn't perfect process, it's getting good results without burning out.

Tell me more about the messy sealant part. I mean, my first try was a disaster, idk maybe it's just me but I had it all over my garage floor. What did you use to clean it up, or did you just let it dry? Also, how often are you adding more sealant now that you've made the switch?