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mag_pie ([personal profile] mag_pie) wrote2010-03-11 02:35 pm
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Because this is just fascinating to me

"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. :)

[identity profile] secondmezzanine.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
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.