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Oh I think so! Written by Merrie B. (4/18/2010 9:24 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Interesting thought. Probably., penned by nan duval

I think it would definitely make a difference!! I've heard about studies on younger children (very young...under 3 years old) where it has been shown that while they are unhappy anytime the mother is away (working, etc.) they can tell (and are less unhappy) if it is because the mother is forced by circumstances to be away. If she CHOOSES to go away, the child can sense it somehow, and deep down, instinctively feels a sense of neglect or unwantedness, even if they don't recognize it on the surface.

I think something similar could be the case here...if the father were away from home, the child would recognize that they COULDN'T be with him, but if he were neglecting them while at home, they would feel as if he didn't WANT to be with them. Which would, imo, have a negative impact.
Hope all that made sense. :P

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St Mary the Stupid (long) Anselm (4/16/2010 1:38 p.m.)

Mary the neglegted Andrea ML (4/19/2010 11:53 p.m.)
- Pompous, yes; but nonsense? Adrian (4/20/2010 1:14 p.m.)
  - to clarify Andrea ML (4/22/2010 4:58 p.m.)
    - few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency Stephanie (4/22/2010 10:10 p.m.)
      - Mary's vanity Connie (4/23/2010 11:09 a.m.)
Mary is not so bad. nan duval (4/17/2010 2:06 p.m.)
- Poor Mary Lenora (4/21/2010 12:43 p.m.)
A bit harsh on Mr Bennett I think RobertaK (4/16/2010 8:41 p.m.)
Very harsh on poor Mary. I agree with the posts AnnetteJ (4/16/2010 7:01 p.m.)
A slight defense of Mary Anne-Marie (4/16/2010 3:10 p.m.)
- The typical sandwich child. ;o) +nfm+ MarianneR (4/18/2010 2:03 p.m.)
Mary in the line of progression of Mr. Bennet's disinterestedness Karen G (4/16/2010 3:04 p.m.)
- How long did that affection last? Kathi (4/17/2010 8:14 p.m.)
  - nature v. nurture Karen G (4/17/2010 9:58 p.m.)
    - There is a TV adaptation made in 1967 Graciela (4/18/2010 10:21 p.m.)
      - Ah, interesting! Thanks. nfm Karen G (4/19/2010 2:25 p.m.)
- I agree. Barbara (4/16/2010 4:14 p.m.)
  - Nothing like an absent parent Laraine (4/16/2010 5:55 p.m.)
    - I don't think either parent Nancy Ann (4/18/2010 8:52 a.m.)
    - I Wonder BarbaraB (4/17/2010 12:31 p.m.)
      - Interesting thought. Probably. nan duval (4/17/2010 2:01 p.m.)
        
        Oh I think so! Merrie B. (4/18/2010 9:24 p.m.)
In my opinion, Merrie B. (4/16/2010 2:21 p.m.)

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