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Brian Damage · 07-07-2007, 02:21 PM

Mister Rogers was a Pittsburgh educational TV icon -- but now his teachings are coming under attack.

In a Wall Street Journal article this week, Don Chance, a professor at Louisiana State University, sees a problem with students who feel entitled and decided, "We can blame Mister Rogers ... he's representative of a culture of excessive doting."

Standing in front of part of the original set, former show cast member David Newell, also known as Mister McFeely, says Mister Rogers didn't just tell kids they were special, he also taught hard work and discipline.

"I guess it's a little frustrating because it shows not everybody knows what Fred is doing on television," said Newell. "I think it's an easy way to draw attention to the subject. It's easy to blame Fred and it gets your attention."

The newspaper article cited a San Diego State University study which found signs of narcissism in college students has risen for 25 years.

But psychologist Hedda Sharapan who works in Fred Rogers Production Company, said Mister Rogers' words of support were just a basis for kids to learn other lessons.

"I think this is a very complicated question. That’s why blaming it on Mister Rogers is just absurd," said Sharapan.

http://www.wpxi.com/news/13635478/detail.html

TJL · 07-07-2007, 02:46 PM

What a crock.

Mr. Rogers is not to blame if todays college age kids are so full of themselves.

Mikado · 07-07-2007, 02:51 PM

Rediculous! MRN was a show that taught politeness and respect for others. I personally wasnt that big a fan...I only watched for the trolly, but, to accuse this show of anything but good lessons for children, is not only innacurate, but, downright ludicrous! If you want to put the blame on why todays kids are so irrespectful, look at their parents and the way they are raised.

Chelsea · 07-07-2007, 02:55 PM

A society that gives out tropies to everyone who participated, who treats every child like they're a precious snowflake. EVery little word and poot that a child makes until they're 18 is treasured...children are treated like little princes and princesses.

And then they wonder why kids feel entitled like they do by the time they get to college?

Brian Damage · 07-07-2007, 03:26 PM

I didn't realize it was Mister Rogers who spoiled these kids rotten while growing up by buying them everything they ever wanted if they threatened to cry.

catlover79 · 07-07-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I didn't realize it was Mister Rogers who spoiled these kids rotten while growing up by buying them everything they ever wanted if they threatened to cry.

THAT'S where the real problem is. Fred Rogers did so much good in the lives of children, and believed in MORALS, unlike these morons.

Ireneparalegal · 07-07-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I didn't realize it was Mister Rogers who spoiled these kids rotten while growing up by buying them everything they ever wanted if they threatened to cry.

I blame MTV'S SWEET 16!

Dynomite · 07-07-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

THAT'S where the real problem is. Fred Rogers did so much good in the lives of children, and believed in MORALS, unlike these morons.

I agree with you, Cat! Prof. Don Chance really needs to get a life-he should be ashamed of himself for blaming Fred Rogers for his own failings. Chance needs to take responsibility for his own failings. Don't forget, in addition to being an educational TV icon in Pittsburgh, Fred Rogers was also an ordained pastor in the church. Don Chance is just bitter, but that's his problem and no one else's.

TJL · 07-07-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I blame MTV'S SWEET 16!

Reality TV has created a society of people who gain fame and celebrity for not doing anything except be obnoxious and self centered on camera.

God help us all.

freshprinceofLA · 07-07-2007, 05:48 PM

Mr. Rogers taught kids educational things and brought joy and also was a positive influence to children. If anything this crack pot professor should be blamed!

Hollow · 07-07-2007, 06:28 PM

reminds me a little of sigmund freud.

TJL · 07-08-2007, 12:48 PM

Interesting article on this subject, but Mr. Rogers isn't mentioned once.

http://media.www.dailyvidette.com/me...-2783055.shtml

garyj · 07-08-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Rediculous! MRN was a show that taught politeness and respect for others. I personally wasnt that big a fan...I only watched for the trolly, but, to accuse this show of anything but good lessons for children, is not only innacurate, but, downright ludicrous! If you want to put the blame on why todays kids are so irrespectful, look at their parents and the way they are raised.

I agree. I'm originally from Pittburgh and I find that just down right insulting. I have great respect and high regard for that man. I wish I would've met him, almost did. I now work for a UHF public station in Moline, IL We still run Mrn early on sunday morning. I learned a lot from him and he will remain a great person. I think that professor should rethink what he said because there are too many people who are going to be sending him hate mail. The professor is stupid he does not know nothing. a so called expert

catlover79 · 07-08-2007, 08:41 PM

I read somewhere that years ago, someone stole Mr. Rogers' car from the lot where "Neighborhood" taped. Several scripts were in the backseat, and the thief must have read them and had a change of heart. The next day, the car was back on the lot unharmed. I don't think they ever found out who stole the car. Really says a lot, doesn't it??

dawsongirl · 07-08-2007, 09:54 PM

What did this moron do, throw a dart at a wall of children's icons, and he hit Mr. Rogers? I think this ass is more full of himself than the kids he's complaining about.

07-07-2007, 02:21 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Professor Blames Mister Rogers For Generation Of Bad Attitudes Mister Rogers was a Pittsburgh educational TV icon -- but now his teachings are coming under attack. In a Wall Street Journal article this week, Don Chance, a professor at Louisiana State University, sees a problem with students who feel entitled and decided, "We can blame Mister Rogers ... he's representative of a culture of excessive doting." Standing in front of part of the original set, former show cast member David Newell, also known as Mister McFeely, says Mister Rogers didn't just tell kids they were special, he also taught hard work and discipline. "I guess it's a little frustrating because it shows not everybody knows what Fred is doing on television," said Newell. "I think it's an easy way to draw attention to the subject. It's easy to blame Fred and it gets your attention." The newspaper article cited a San Diego State University study which found signs of narcissism in college students has risen for 25 years. But psychologist Hedda Sharapan who works in Fred Rogers Production Company, said Mister Rogers' words of support were just a basis for kids to learn other lessons. "I think this is a very complicated question. That’s why blaming it on Mister Rogers is just absurd," said Sharapan. http://www.wpxi.com/news/13635478/detail.html
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freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	Mr. Rogers taught kids educational things and brought joy and also was a positive influence to children. If anything this crack pot professor should be blamed!
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07-07-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Rediculous! MRN was a show that taught politeness and respect for others. I personally wasnt that big a fan...I only watched for the trolly, but, to accuse this show of anything but good lessons for children, is not only innacurate, but, downright ludicrous! If you want to put the blame on why todays kids are so irrespectful, look at their parents and the way they are raised.

07-07-2007, 03:26 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I didn't realize it was Mister Rogers who spoiled these kids rotten while growing up by buying them everything they ever wanted if they threatened to cry.

07-07-2007, 06:28 PM	#11
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	reminds me a little of sigmund freud.

07-08-2007, 12:48 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Interesting article on this subject, but Mr. Rogers isn't mentioned once. http://media.www.dailyvidette.com/me...-2783055.shtml

07-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I read somewhere that years ago, someone stole Mr. Rogers' car from the lot where "Neighborhood" taped. Several scripts were in the backseat, and the thief must have read them and had a change of heart. The next day, the car was back on the lot unharmed. I don't think they ever found out who stole the car. Really says a lot, doesn't it??

07-08-2007, 09:54 PM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	What did this moron do, throw a dart at a wall of children's icons, and he hit Mr. Rogers? I think this ass is more full of himself than the kids he's complaining about.