13 Reasons Piglet Is Actually The Best Role Model In 'Winnie The Pooh'

Piglet is anxious, timid, and terrified of most things. But he never lets that stop him from doing what he needs to do. He tries incredibly hard to overcome his fears and be brave, despite every bone in his body telling him to run.

Piglet is known for being neat and tidy, and has actually spent his mornings sweeping snow from the outside of his house, while the snow is still falling.

Despite some of his friends more out-there ideas, like Pooh constantly trying to capture the dangerous Heffalumps, Piglet remains a loyal confidante and friend. Everyone knows they can count on Piglet, despite his anxieties, and he will do whatever he can to help. Remember when Owl's home was destroyed by the wind? Piglet moved right into Pooh's house so that Owl could have Piglet's den all to himself.

He may be absolutely terrified, but Piglet will face those fears if it means helping his friends. There are a few cases where Piglet bails on some of the more dangerous adventures, but only if Christopher Robin steps in to help. He never lets Pooh or any of the gang head out on their own to face danger, even if it means he has to go along, too.

He's not just a friend in the standard, traditional sense. Piglet is values the relationships he has with others as the most important things.

All of them, every day. Despite being embarrassed by some of them, he still makes it a priority to overcome them in the best way he can.

When it's time to catch a Heffalump, Piglet is the brains behind the operation. I mean, even Pooh couldn't think up hiding a pot of honey in a trap. Piglet is always coming up with new, creative ideas for their adventures, like leaving jelly beans as a trail to find their way home, even if his friends don't seem to notice his actions.

You know what story of Piglet's always makes me cry? The one with Eeyore's birthday. He decides to give Eeyore a lovely red balloon, but on his way to Eeyore's house, he falls down and bursts it. He still gives the deflated balloon to Eeyore (who loves it of course), but is very upset about it. I love that story so much. It's proof that all Piglet wants is for those around him to be happy, and he feels immense disappointment when he can't make it happen for them.

Piglet is absolutely terrified of Heffalumps, but when he finally meets one that he thinks is terrorizing the Hundred Acre Wood, he learns that she's simply a mama Heffalump looking for her baby. Piglet is the first of the gang to befriend their enemy and it is a sweet gesture of a little fella who admits his wrongs.

It doesn't matter to him that Eeyore is depressed and a bit of a downer or that Pooh often overlooks Piglet's accomplishments when they are together. He loves all of them, despite any flaws, and stands by them no matter what.

Despite being ashamed and embarrassed of his insecurities, Piglet proves over and over that it's OK to be afraid. The lesson he teaches is that as long as you work hard to overcome your fear, it's alright to be nervous or worried.

Yep. A major character with a speech impediment? This is huge for other kids who stutter, especially when Piglet's friends accept him for who he is and don't make fun of him for it.

In the original stories, Piglet is often dressed in a long green jumper. In the Disney adaptation, he's always in a magenta striped bodysuit. These may not be the most on-trend items, but Piglet doesn't care. You keep doing you, Pig.

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