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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
May 15

Mister Rogers talks about his work


When a child's parents are away at work, he or she may have a lot of questions about what they do all day - and why they have to be gone. It can be helpful for children to know not only what their parents do, but also that working for money can be a part of caring for children. With the money they earn, parents can buy the things that children need. But parents can't always buy everything that a child wants. None of us can have everything we want! We all have to learn to make choices about the way we spend our time, our money, and our other resources.

One of the ways that children begin to learn about choices is by making decisions in their play - deciding how to use the blocks or what to do with the play dough or finding the best way to make a mountain of sand. Play is so often the way children learn about the world around them. - Fred Rogers

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