7 Life Lessons From Mr. Rogers That Are Still True for Adults

Mr. Fred Rogers would have turned 89 years old today (March 20). With political fights on our Facebook feeds every day and just dealing with life’s daily struggles, we wanted to take a short trip down memory lane with some of the best lessons that many of us learned from Mr. Rogers. We may be adults, but we could all probably still use help from one of our most beloved national treasures. 

LESSON: Always be true and honest with yourself

One of the coolest guys to live was Fred Rogers from Mr. Rogers' neighborhood... oh and his mum knitted his sweaters! pic.twitter.com/LYVJFgpfvA

— Muhammad Thuneibat (@thuneibat) February 17, 2017

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LESSON: Human beings learn best and most from other human beings
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LESSON: Don't expect too much from yourself

Some days, doing 'the best we can' may still fall short o... - Mister Rogers | Made with http://t.co/9gWSDHKA0S pic.twitter.com/hbsy6fsgXt

— Jennifer Lanning (@jennimae99) July 30, 2014

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LESSON: Don’t be superficial​ in life

#MrRogers #quote pic.twitter.com/aoEBs8Gx2K

— Ian R. Gordon (@irgordon) February 1, 2017

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LESSON: Be mindful of your impact on your community and those around you at all times

#WednesdayWisdom from #MrRogers pic.twitter.com/J3cF7vYbVk

— Melissa Fritchey (@melfritchey) February 1, 2017

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LESSON: Love is a state of perfect caring

Love is a state of perfect caring - Mr. Rogers pic.twitter.com/2sLXCWTdSx

— Kathy K. Norman (@KathyKNorman) April 1, 2016

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LESSON: Don’t Be Afraid to Cry

Picked this up. YES to #Mr.Rogers & all of the emotionally healthy things he put out there as a man in that era for ALL children! pic.twitter.com/NXcjtDDz6A

— Teach Pluralism (@teachpluralism) February 22, 2017

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Mr. Rogers Says Goodbye: We also dug up this clip where Mr. Rogers offered a message to his adult fans. This was recorded just a few months before Mr. Rogers passed away in 2003.


We miss you, Mr. Rogers!