Protecting Equipment from Children

On the other hand, the Pay Doh was revelatory, as if a veil had been lifted, and I now recommend it to everyone as a tweak

@mahler123 That is, funny.

Maybe I didn’t give the peanut butter in the loading tray enough of a chance...

Seriously, I think there's a lot to be said for removing the "mystery" from forbidden items. I know it worked for my kids.  

Actually on second thought.... Fluffy onesie and a Velcro strip on floor and walls to stick them to

Aside from the obvious (grills, unplug components, batteries out of remotes, etc), the best defense is a good offense. Have something else for them to do and occupy their attention. And if you do seem them messing about, just tell them it's broken and doesn't work. They'll quickly lose interest and look for something else to destroy (works wonders with my 8yo nephew and 5yo niece).

How about being firm, starting with your own children. Enough games and enough about distractions...........not even half-measures. 

I can't get angry at the grandkids.  After all, we have a common enemy, their parents