Children love and trust Mister Rogers because he addresses those issues and others like them in an open and direct manner. V. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood encourages appreciation of and respect for others. Mister Rogers strongly endorses every person's individual worth. In effect, he consistently models the appreciation of inherent individual worthiness that is the cornerstone of a successful multicultural society. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood promotes values that are universally important to children and families.
Children grow best when raised in responsible and caring ways.
The ability to love and be loved is supremely important in every person's life, and that ability is best nurtured in the early years. It is important to recognize the worth and the unique abilities of each individual child.