All PBS children's shows are stringently non-violent. Care is taken to include characters of varying racial, religious, and socioeconomic status. Women and girls have leading roles on many of the shows. The values of community, friendship, and family are promoted. Educational Content PBS defines itself as an educational institution, with every single show serving an educational purpose.
Shows especially emphasize imagination and creativity but touch on math and verbal skills as well.
Between the Lions focuses on all the wonders of reading while Mister Rogers' instills feelings of confidence and security in children. Just about every children's show either models ideal behavior, or, in the case of Arthur , gently guides kids through common mistakes and learning experiences. The creative Wishbone series features a Jack Russell Terrier who acts out literary classics. Teletubbies , while controversial, captivates older babies and toddlers. Dragon Tales is a well-received animated series about a group of friendly dragons and the human kids who visit them.