Why do children draw on walls with pens and pencils? Should they be stopped when they do this?
- byShikha Srivastava
- 29 Jan, 2026
Children's Drawings: Many people find crayon marks on their walls or marker streaks on their furniture. Some parents think this only happens in their homes, but you're not alone. Many parents are bothered by their young children's habit of drawing on walls, while others enjoy it. But do you know why children draw on walls, and whether you should stop them? If you're looking for answers to these questions, you've come to the right place. You'll find the answers to all your questions in this article.

The good news is that children don't draw on walls because they are "bad." Most of the time, they are simply exploring, experimenting, and using the things around them.
Why Do Children Draw on Walls?
Young children are naturally curious. While they enjoy drawing on paper, they often wonder why the same tools can't be used everywhere. Walls, furniture, and floors are large, visible surfaces that are very tempting for little hands to draw on with crayons or markers.
Why Shouldn't Children Be Stopped from Drawing on Walls?
Children shouldn't be completely stopped from drawing on walls because it's essential for the development of their creativity and motor skills (hand-eye coordination). The constant mess can be tiring. Cleaning walls, scrubbing furniture, or worrying about permanent damage adds stress to an already busy day. But don't stop them from doing it altogether.
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