The toddler terror

Artimus and Gollum mostly just avoid my niece and nephews. When we are at my sister's house, I bring in their crate so they can have a quiet place to rest where they feel safe. Nathan, however, isn't quite old enough to understand this concept. Since the crate is something different and "new" in his territory, he feels justified to play with it. Maybe he thinks it's his newest toy. Week after week, Danell and I have tried to explain that he must not touch the "puppy's cage." It seems like it may be sinking in.