i think that the frame is cheap.  don't let the kids jump on the bed.  It also sucks because you can't easily tuck the comforter at the foot of the bed between the mattress and the foot board making the bed is a struggle to say the least I have arthritis and I hate making the bed now.  It is a huge struggle to tuck the sheets under the mattress.  Have to pull the bed away from wall So I can struggle to get the bottom sheet tucked in (sucks)