Using puppets and play, Fred Rogers explored a wide range of societal topics, including racism and disability, equality, and tragedy, and helped to shape the American image of childhood in the process. They reacted passionately to him when he spoke directly to their age groups. Even now, it's not obvious what effect he had. How well do we measure up to Fred's concept of what it means to be a neighbor?
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Using puppets and play, Fred Rogers explored a wide range of societal topics, including racism and disability, equality, and tragedy, and helped to shape the American image of childhood in the process. They reacted passionately to him when he spoke directly to their age groups. Even now, it's not obvious what effect he had. How well do we measure up to Fred's concept of what it means to be a neighbor?
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