I want to have a separate paragraph for just Little Joe, powerfully played by Jared Daperis. The influence that this character has on our young people is hard to describe. Jared is young, so he hasn't had many years of acting experience. Still, he brings every scene to a believable reality, with his enormous talent. It's impossible to take your eyes off the screen, when Jared is talking. This character is such a great role model for our young people. The brotherly love, along with the father-son relationship is immeasurable. He's always trying to 'work-together' with his brothers. Trying to make sense of the world, has forever been a challenge for a youngster growing up. Little Joe brings a new understanding, simple yet direct, to the everyday problems. Not afraid to ask his father for advise, shows the caring, sharing, love and closeness in their relationship. THANKS JARED !!!!!!! CHILDREN NEED THE PONDEROSA