Why kids love building forts — and why experts say they might need them more than ever

"It's your place where you want to be just you, observing but unseen." "All forts, according to Sobel, share common traits: They are handmade, somewhat secretive and 'you can look out, but others can't see in.' They are safe — physically and emotionally." Susan C. Margolin, writing in The Washington Post, explains why there is a lot of comfort in building your own little world — even for adults.