Because this is just fascinating to me

[mag_pie]

"Children who have an involved father in their lives in the early years show up for school with more of the qualities needed for learning. They are more patient, curious, and confident. They are better able to remain in their seats, wait patiently for their teacher, and maintain interest in their own work."
- Building Blocks for Father Involvement, National Headstart Training Center

Well, that explains a lot about Barney...

Seriously, the more I learn about child development and welfare, the more I understand Barney as not a caricature, but as a real person. :)

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[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

P.S. Awwwwwwwwwww, thanks for the giftie! So cuuuuute.

[magpieinthesky.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I hadn't gotten lj_news before this, so I had missed out on gifting opportunities before this time. I was determined to take part!

Also, I think squirrels are adorable :D

[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

ACK ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Also, I agree. In fourth grade I was president of the Big Big Squirrel Club. Which was... a made up club for people who liked squirrels, I guess. Oh, elementary school.

[magpieinthesky.livejournal.com]

I KNOW RIGHT!?!? I LOVE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES FAR MORE THAN IS HEALTHY.

P.S. I TOTALLY CALL GILBERT! ::runs away cackling::

[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES IS THE SHIT, THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY

Oh, except... you can't just HAVE Gilbert Blythe! No fair! We can share.