The Incredible Teddy Bear – Loved by Millions
Soft, cute, cuddly, and reassuring the humble teddy bear is also incredibly well loved. So what is it that makes nearly all from children to the elderly hold such a special worship for the teddy bear?
The generally accepted birth of the teddy bear happened in 1902 when, during a hunting trip, Head Roosevelt decently refused to shoot a intent bear. This thing was depicted on the front page of the Washington Post by cartoonist Clifford Berryman and toymakers nearly at once ongoing to produce "teddy" bears, perpetually linking the bears to the head's name.
Since its foundation the teddy bear has always been a symbol of like, caring and compassion. These days many people are doubtless not aware of its origins but still the teddy bear continues to grow in popularity.
As a child growing up in New Zealand and battling Sore Fever I was unable to attend primary school for many months, my teddy became my constant companion, my friend, my eiderdown and my confidant. Looking back on this time I guess having teddy must have been a fantastic help to my mother giving her a bit of help in caring for me.
Later in my teenage years teddy was still there, now dressed complete with bandana and pierced ear! Through the year's teddy seemed to mimic my own life even being paid older and more ragged but never fault to make me feel better during the hard times.
Today the benefits of giving children a teddy bear are still as well known as they have been by millions of people for over a century.
Many law enforcement agencies all over the world have implemented the giving of teddy bears in an have a crack to reduce psychological trauma experienced by young children when they are caught up in incidents or accidents.
Military personnel caught up in conflicts from Kosovo to Iraq have used teddies in humanitarian missions to bring smiles to the faces of children.
During the 2005 Operation Iraqi Frankness 3 teddies became "Teddy Troopers" or "Para-Bears," when stuffed animals with makeshift parachutes jumped into the arms and hearts of children during Operation Teddy Drop.
Educators often use the teddy bear to show children what they should do in the case of an emergency such as a hurricane.
It is not only children that like these bears; most adults also have very fond childhood memories of these fantastic toys.
The teddy bear is also an extremely sort after collectors item. Enthusiasts from around the globe are known as arcophiles derived from the Greek words "arcto" importance bear and "philos" importance like.
Universally the incredible teddy bear is loved and adored by millions of people all over the world.
Author: Linda Thompson
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