By Noman Shakir | Project Supervisor
More and more youngsters are suffering from mental health issues than ever before. We at Dawood Global Foundation love to give out teddy bears as they are cuddly, loveable and soothe the children.
Why do kids love Teddy Bears? For the same reason that adults do! Although stuffed toys may seem “silly” or “unnecessary” to the untrained eye, they can provide many benefits beginning with the soothing qualities of their softness. The softness of a stuffed animal can provide not just emotional comfort, but actual physical healing as well. Research done on baby monkeys separated from their parents (Harlow’s studies) showed that those who had a soft, terry-cloth mother “substitute” actually thrived physically. However, those who had a wire substitute did much more poorly, even though they were sufficiently fed. Primates – and that includes us – are obviously meant to be nurtured by softness. Somehow, softness is associated with the tender feelings of mother-love and as such, can trigger bits of that warm feeling in one who encounters it. People instinctively buy soft bears or other stuffed toys as baby gifts, but as it turns out, softness appeals to more than just babies.
We wanted to remind you of this today as we thank you for your support and ask you to continue to give and spread the word. They are so many children in need of love.
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