I had a wonderful childhood until i was about eight. I had a beloved little sister who was my constant companion. I think those early, calm years contributed to the [relative!] success i've had as an adult because so much learning is done then. I mean my degree and my career. I'm on disability benefits now so the later, chaotic years caught up to me but my memories of playing Barbies with my sister are terrific! Only we watched a soap, "Another World" and Ken and Barbie would have very 'adult' stories where they would have affairs and get divorced. Good times!