Sunday, April 11, 2010

Athena's Story

Yes. This is my sister's story she showed me. I scanned it because it's an awesome idea. (And I was too lazy to type.) It does have some errors, but she is a fourth grader. It's addressed to her teacher.
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  1. Mark DowApril 12, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Marjorie Taylor at the University of Oregon has done research on imaginary companions. A large fraction of kids have friends, but I'm thinking about finding myself an enemy -- I need a scapegoat.

    From http://www.livescience.com/health/061204_mm_imaginary_friends.html:

    "These companions come in all shapes and sizes: Aliens, fake cousins and even dolphins—with a range of personalities.

    Imaginary enemies help negotiate conflicts, researchers say. They ease kids into the harsh reality that you can't always get what you want.

    "That's a hard lesson of early childhood," said Carlson. "Children who have imaginary enemies are better able to take on the idea that other people have opinions and desires than you."

    In addition, naughty friends test parents' reactions, and come in handy as an ever-trusty scapegoat, when kids misbehave themselves."

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  2. AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Amt I a good writer?

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