No I don't have a bench...but the stairs leading up to the 2nd level are right there...so normally they would sit their child on the first step and remove shoes and boots etc. I honestly don't know what the parent was thinking to sit him up on the desk! Go Figure! But yes Bright Sparks...you are right...problems should just be put out there and said or a note to them from the start....thanks for your thoughts and input...appreciate it