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I absolutely agree with Cait. My son is 3....almost 4. Believe it or not, Mr. Rogers is one of his favorite shows. What attracts him to it (in my opinion of course) is the fact that it is not a cartoon, not a commercialized production. Mr. Rogers teaches it's okay to be you and feel the way you do. Mr. Rogers also shows the children "real" educational clips.... like how toothbrushes are made, children in wheel chairs showing their skills, or decorating cookies. These are the things my son, and probably most children, are interested in. Children want to learn about their environment and have an innate desire to be a part of it. My son has never been particularly interested in cartoons. But why should he? His parents, his world... none of us are cartoons. I have always loved Mr. Rogers and remember what I learned and felt when I watched his program, so discussing what Mr. Rogers is teaching is natural. PBS may think it's outdated, but maybe they should consider that his nostalgic program can help us teach the next generation. We need all the help we can get. I will personally do what I can to see him back on the air everyday. Thanks for your post.