“Won’t you be my neighbor?” Mr. Rogers as an ethical model

Authors

Thomas G. Plante, Santa Clara UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2003

Publisher

Psychohistory Forum

Abstract

I do believe that Mr. Rogers and his show influenced me to become a clinical psychologist. I knew of no psychologists or other mental health professionals while growing up. My mother, however, was an elementary school teacher and thought highly of public television in general and Mr. Rogers in particular. I believe that Mr. Rogers taught me that men can be thoughtful, sensitive, and open in discussing their feelings, and can see all of life as special. On reflection, I now see him as both an ethical and spiritual model.

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Recommended Citation

Plante, T. G. (2003). “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Mr. Rogers as an ethical model. Clio's Psyche: Understanding the 'Why' of Culture, Current Events, History, and Society, 10, 23.