Fun Stuff The multi-purpose Turd BurglarTM was invented to teach kids: Responsible pet ownership and yard refuse handling habits Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination skills Social skills involving interactive play with other individuals and groups Organizational skills in forming competitive but friendly teams Creative thinking and invention of new games to play Young people to play safely out of the streets in yards or parks Check out the Games section for many creative ways of getting the job done and still having a great time!