20 Essential Life Lessons PBS Should Teach Kids

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As a parent, I appreciate the educational value PBS provides my children. They’ve learned fascinating facts like how fast an avalanche can travel (up to 80 miles per hour), why the sky appears blue (due to light frequency filtering through the Earth’s atmosphere), and basic math like 4 + 3 = 7. They also cover essential concepts such as colors and shapes.

However, amidst the delightful puppets and animated dinosaurs promoting sharing, good manners, and curiosity, I often find myself wishing for a more practical approach to life skills that kids will need as they navigate the complexities of the real world. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if PBS introduced a show focused on practical life lessons? I’m not referring to patience or waiting your turn; rather, lessons akin to “do not poke the angry bear.”

20 Important Lessons That Would Serve Children Well:

1. Always knock before entering Mom and Dad’s bedroom.
2. The same rule applies to the bathroom.
3. Chasing the dog with a spatula while making siren sounds is inappropriate.
4. Sneaking your dinner under the table to feed the dog is equally unacceptable.
5. Despite your fears, the bathwater is not harmful.
6. The couch is not a suitable place for ninja training.
7. Girls do not appreciate being hit with sticks or called silly names.
8. Never stick chewing gum under the chair.
9. And do not attempt to eat the gum you’ve stuck there!
10. Real-life Fruit Ninja doesn’t involve actual knives and bananas.
11. Organic bananas can cost a fortune—be mindful of waste.
12. If you step in dog feces, please remove your shoes before entering the house.
13. An entire roll of toilet paper cannot be flushed.
14. Refrain from calling your brother inappropriate names, regardless of your thoughts.
15. If Mom advises against hitting your brother, do not resort to using boogers as a weapon.
16. Proper handwashing requires both soap and water—not just water or a whole bottle of soap.
17. Washable markers are not meant for coloring walls, floors, or your own body—or your brother’s!
18. Hitting another child with a plastic sword may provoke retaliation.
19. When we say “use your words,” we don’t mean throwing a tantrum.
20. Ignoring the mess you’ve made after multiple warnings will likely lead to a parental meltdown.

PBS could add humor and engagement for parents, such as having a character like Daniel Tiger face real consequences for his behavior. Perhaps a spell cast by Abby Cadabby could humorously backfire, teaching an important lesson about actions and their repercussions.

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In summary, while PBS excels in educational content, incorporating practical life lessons would equip children with necessary skills for the real world.