Ahh… memories:

As an only child, Ernie & friends were my best babysitters. They taught me everything I needed to know growing up. I could sing and count to 12, I knew all about prepositions, I knew how crayons were made and I was constantly exposed to the news. Even my parents understood the educational value of the programme and never prevented me from watching Sesame Street.

So when I saw this, I was partly surprised they were addressing this issue, but also impressed with how Sesame Street was being so relevant. Perhaps I was too young, but to me the show always seemed like a utopia of sorts. Everyone was happy, people never fought over issues like social class or racism. But then I also remembered that the show had to deal with the death of Mr Hooper and it became clear why Sesame Street had to touch on this issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After all, the show is focused on educating children, not just academically but also on the various aspects of life. And with so many soldiers coming back from the war, it was necessary to teach the kids about the changes they’ll have to face. After all that these military families have had to go through, having this sort of televised support will show the many kids affected that they’re not alone in this, and that everything will be okay in the end.

Now if only the other kids around the world can watch this too.