"I give an expression of care, every day to each child to help him realize that he is unique. I end the program by saying, ‘You’ve made this day a special day by just your being you. There’s no person in the world like you, and I like you just the way you are.’ I feel that if we and public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health."

- Mr. Rogers’ powerful defense of federal funding for PBS. It’s a must-watch video. (via think-progress)

(via think-progress)

Source: thinkprogress.org
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