My hunch is that if we allow ourselves to give who we really are to the children in our care, we will in some way inspire cartwheels in their hearts.
Fred RogersRead
When I first saw children's television, I thought it was perfectly horrible. And I thought there was some way of using this fabulous medium to be of nurture to those who would watch and listen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fred Rogers believed that children's television could be improved for nurturing viewers.
In this quote, Fred Rogers reflects on his initial impression of children's television, which he found lacking in quality and purpose. He expresses a desire to harness the potential of this influential medium to create content that nurtures and supports young audiences, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and caring programming for children.
Themes
ChildrenTelevisionNurtureFred RogersMedium
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a children's educational conference, I can use this quote to underline the importance of quality content in children's programming.
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