Our daughter has autism, so it's helpful for her to have a "quiet time" space she can hide in. We wanted something that would be easy to move around to different parts of the house. The size is just perfect for her, with enough space for one of us to join her. The fabric seems pretty light weight, so it wouldn't be great if the child rough-houses a lot, but it seems just right if it's just a place for lounging or reading.