These are beautiful stools.  I think they will be able to withstand the abuse my grandkids put my chairs through....no backs for them to push on, an easy height for them to climb or sit on, a seat that can be cleaned quickly and dried after spilled cereal, stable legs and a wide enough seat for them to sit comfortably on! When I had problems trying to put the first of my five stools together, I realized it wasn't going to be easy for this 78 yr old gramma.  So my handy son came with his power drill and assembled the next four stools in 7 1/2 minutes each! They came on time to my door so I was able to put them to use at the neighborhood caucus at my home last night! Ohs and ahhs from people who sat on them.  Thanks again to the person who answered so quickly my initial inquiry about putting the stool together!  I'll certainly be shopping here at Wayfair again!