Teddy Bear Opinion

Although I respect what everyone in class said about receiving teddy bears as gifts and see how they could be comforting, I disagree. In some cases a teddy bear does provide a certain level of comfort, but I believe that it really depends on the person giving it. If it was given by a hospital staff member or a charity then I see the positive. However, if I myself was ever in a situation such as the one discussed in the Cancerland piece and a close family member or person gave me a teddy bear I would feel it has little meaning. A teddy bear or similar gift feels generic and cold. I believe that it could put distance in a relationship that is already stressed due to health circumstances. I cannot speak from direct personal experience, but the situations that I have been involved with I've found that the best gift you could give someone who's facing such an emotionally, physically, and psychologically altering event is just support and love.