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And once again we're forced to confront the myth of lefty-righty scissors. So listen up!

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS LEFTY-RIGHTY SCISSORS. THEY ARE A LIE. THEY DO NOT EXIST.

Scissors have inherent handedness. Left-handed scissors are designed with the correct blade on "top". This allows for a more natural movement and it also allows the child (or adult) to see what they're cutting.

Compare this picture of left-handed scissors with this picture of right-handed scissors. Do you see the difference? It's not just about handles.

And if you still think it's not a big difference, I suggest you go ahead and buy a pair of left-handed scissors anyway. And when you get them, take them out of the box, get an old magazine, and cut out a picture with them. Put yourself in your kid's place for a minute. It won't be as easy as you think.

In fact, I suggest this to anybody who may ever be around small children. Try it out. It'll open your eyes, that's for sure.

Note to self: I promised the school last year to get lefty scissors for them, I should do that. I think I'll pick a grade a year, stock them, and keep moving up.