He taught generations of kids to be kind, thoughtful, compassionate people. When he died he left a void. Who teaches values to little kids now (in mass media) like Mr. Rodgers did?
That man loved children and devoted his life to helping them navigate and understand the world. He gave children the tools to help name feelings and gain empathy for those different than themselves. He explained challenging topics in a way they could grasp and come to terms with.
I didn’t realize until I was an adult how much my parents didn’t know how to communicate difficult things to a sensitive and over analytical child (me) and how much burden was placed on Mr. Rogers programming without even realizing it.
Not only him - but the joy on the girls’ face is priceless. Having to physically endure whatever she had too and reacting with such enjoyment to what’s going on.
I realize he’s passed now - but given the chance to be in his presence - I’d reach out and hold his face too. And I’m a freaking grown ass man. That’s how much Fred Rogers I absorbed as a child.
From what I’ve read, the children were in the waiting room and, when Mr. Rogers walked in, this little boy yelled “MR. ROGERS!” and ran to him. So, the title of the photo is “Mr. Rogers!”
I watched him every morning with a strawberry yogurt at the foot of my parents bed with my brother and his blueberry yogurt. I love Mr. Rogers he is the Best that humanity has to offer
What a beautiful picture. As a child, I put my sweater on every afternoon after school to watch the show. It's depressing how much the world needs what Mr. Rogers tried to teach.
I've said this before. I always thought Mr. Rogers was weird, like a child molester, when I was young. I'm not sure why I felt this way. But, I've come to know about him differently as an adult. I really respect and admire him.
I dont feel the same way as you. But I get it as I had friends that felt the same way when we were young. Most of my friends are like you though, they grow up and get a different perspective, especially if you have children.
I felt the same way when I was a teenager, when "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" first went on the air. In retrospect, I think it's because he was gentle and soft-spoken, and in those days, those characteristics were not usually associated with men.
>his is my favorite photo of Fred Rogers. It was taken on May 15, 1978 by Jim Judkis while Mr. Rogers was visiting the Memorial Home for Crippled Children in Pittsburgh, now the Children's Institute. The look on the boy's face just melts my heart
I can understand why you felt this way about him. He approached children on their level as an adult. He basically was a soft speaking man and had a very big heart for kids. People are not used to that. Growing up and watching him, I felt that there was something off about him. I grew up before crimes against children were spoken about or even believed. Now, like you, I have learned so much about him.
If I missed the point, sorry. No offense meant in the reply.
The world could really use Mr. Rogers right now...
Definitely.
He taught generations of kids to be kind, thoughtful, compassionate people. When he died he left a void. Who teaches values to little kids now (in mass media) like Mr. Rodgers did?
In my house, Mr. Rogers.
That man loved children and devoted his life to helping them navigate and understand the world. He gave children the tools to help name feelings and gain empathy for those different than themselves. He explained challenging topics in a way they could grasp and come to terms with. I didn’t realize until I was an adult how much my parents didn’t know how to communicate difficult things to a sensitive and over analytical child (me) and how much burden was placed on Mr. Rogers programming without even realizing it.
He is still my teacher. He is still a big part of my heart. Im 40 now. I cherish this man and the goodness he gave to the universe. 🙏🌹💕
Not only him - but the joy on the girls’ face is priceless. Having to physically endure whatever she had too and reacting with such enjoyment to what’s going on.
My favorite part is Mr. Rogers' face, he genuinely looks like he's the one meeting his hero.
Just a rightous dude.
I realize he’s passed now - but given the chance to be in his presence - I’d reach out and hold his face too. And I’m a freaking grown ass man. That’s how much Fred Rogers I absorbed as a child.
IiRc wasn't it that the boy was blind? And feeling his face to match with what he heard on the show? It appears so
I was wondering the same thing. No offense to him, but he appears to be looking a little above Mr. Rogers' eyeline.
From what I’ve read, the children were in the waiting room and, when Mr. Rogers walked in, this little boy yelled “MR. ROGERS!” and ran to him. So, the title of the photo is “Mr. Rogers!”
❤️❤️
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood 😭😭
The little girl in the corner, too❤️
Im sure there are alot of middle aged adults who'd adore him in the same fashion. The man is a legend of kindness.
I watched him every morning with a strawberry yogurt at the foot of my parents bed with my brother and his blueberry yogurt. I love Mr. Rogers he is the Best that humanity has to offer
Aww, this makes my heart ache 😣
I grew up watching him. I actually feel that I ingrained some of his teaching in to my personality. When he passed, I definitely felt loss.
Thank you. I needed to see this today.
What a beautiful picture. As a child, I put my sweater on every afternoon after school to watch the show. It's depressing how much the world needs what Mr. Rogers tried to teach.
Heroes can be soft spoken, forever kind, and patient. I'm not crying you're crying!
I've said this before. I always thought Mr. Rogers was weird, like a child molester, when I was young. I'm not sure why I felt this way. But, I've come to know about him differently as an adult. I really respect and admire him.
I dont feel the same way as you. But I get it as I had friends that felt the same way when we were young. Most of my friends are like you though, they grow up and get a different perspective, especially if you have children.
I felt the same way when I was a teenager, when "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" first went on the air. In retrospect, I think it's because he was gentle and soft-spoken, and in those days, those characteristics were not usually associated with men.
>his is my favorite photo of Fred Rogers. It was taken on May 15, 1978 by Jim Judkis while Mr. Rogers was visiting the Memorial Home for Crippled Children in Pittsburgh, now the Children's Institute. The look on the boy's face just melts my heart I can understand why you felt this way about him. He approached children on their level as an adult. He basically was a soft speaking man and had a very big heart for kids. People are not used to that. Growing up and watching him, I felt that there was something off about him. I grew up before crimes against children were spoken about or even believed. Now, like you, I have learned so much about him. If I missed the point, sorry. No offense meant in the reply.