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Well if I had an opinion about what serious situation sesame street dealt with best I choose how they stood up for Asians... I am an Asian expert i do martial arts, watch lots of anime, draw my own anime, celebrate Chinese new year, moon festival, foundation day, give japanese valentine's meditate, practice kung fu on land and underwater and collect japanese shirts, calendars, figurines, jewelry, coins, and Asian head gear, listen to Asian music lastly I speak Chinese, Cantonese Japanese... and for a secondary opinion I choose the concept of autism because everybody's different... if everyone dresses the same, speaks the same or act the same how are we going to know that everyone is so cool or unique? And the answer is you can't... because to me autism ignites the passion of the mind and soul to express thier own well being... and I think that's all I can think of... I have work that needs to get done and I shall see y'all next time and have a lovely moon festival!
I was told that I had Autism in 2017 and I feel like that they showed that even though we are part of a spectrum we are still people and my parents got divorced when I was only a few months old
First, I applaud the episode in which Big Bird went to the hospital. I appreciate how Maria and the doctors/nurses were honest with him. The other one I appreciate is the one about Mr. Hooper's death. They didn't explain death to Big Bird as just going to sleep. They explained death as the body no longer working. I appreciate that honesty there.
Sesame Street teaches children not to avoid or suppress feelings like fear, anger, jealously or sadness, but to understand that these feelings are natural and sometimes even justified and ultimately how to deal with them properly.
@@Billcipcher I have sensitive ears to and that's nice to hear, thanks to sesame street for tackling this issue and my older twin brother has a high level of autism.
@@supermariof0521I believe that was actually an episode which came out after 9/11 to help children cope and understand when something traumatic etc happens. Sesame Street has always spoke the truth, one of the only shows which really understands feelings, especially children through every issue life may throw. Such a brilliant show
As someone who grew up watching Sesame Street, it makes me so happy seeing how they're unafraid to cover topics that children can relate to and use to learn and grow.
Yeah, I was concerned at first that the show lost its edge and the street went from the hood to gentrified but it seems like it's still got that spark.
I am most happy about parents in prison because my dad has been in prison since I was 5 and I felt that I was weird for having a father in prison, and some people made fun of me for it, glad to see it cover that topic
@@Poetic_Raven I’m so sorry about your dad 😔 I can’t imagine what that was like but I understand it was hard. I’m glad you were able to find a character you could relate to.
you can clearly see the guy explaining to Big Bird that they had the privilege of knowing Mr. Hooper was choking up because he not only knew him as an actor, but also a real colleague. you know the emotion and grief in his eyes and voice is raw and real. its truly heart wrenching but I am very glad they didnt sugarcoat this episode, it was necessary. sorry I dont know the guys name I dont know their names.
@@tornadodee148 that is Bob McGrath talking to Big Bird. He’s the one that always did “The People In Your Neighborhood” song with some characters in the early years and mid years before they stopped doing that segment with Bob talking and singing about the people in your neighborhood
I'm really glad they chose a female character to represent autism as the standards for autism were created a long time ago by studying an almost strictly male demographic, meaning it has been very hard for women outside of extreme cases to be diagnosed with the disorder. Edit: No, I am not diminishing how important it is for boys to get diagnosed. I'm simply pointing out that women have a harder time because they present differently. Everyone with autism deserves a diagnosis and care. Just because I point out the struggles of one group does not mean that I don't acknowledge that another group also struggles.
@@IlyaLavendae it’s not that mostly men have autism, it’s that since the criteria for autism is based on how men present women are less likely to get properly diagnosed with autism as opposed with maybe BPD or something else
@@IlyaLavendae That's actually not true. It's just that autism diagnosis has been for many years very biased towards men since doctors only wanted to study the male demographic at the time, and that stereotype has always stuck since then. But women have slightly different "symptons" to men (not all but some) and that's why its harder to diagnosed.
And I love how they showed it isn’t just haha quirky and showed sensory overloads, mutism, hyperfocus, special interests, stimming and self soothing and showed she can still have fun, she can still play and communicate and live a good life even though she’s a bit different. I literally cried when I first watched her because I felt so seen and heard (sorry for the long message I really like her)
I was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Autism wasn't as well-known when I was a kid, so I was bullied a lot. But I'm happy autism is talked about more. And Julia made me really happy that Sesame Street covered my condition.
Me too. I can’t remember when I was first diagnosed with autism but it warmed my heart to see a show like this cover this condition that people like me and you may have, the divorced one also because my parents got divorced last year
Same here I was diagnosed during high school and the teachers before that thought I was being deliberately difficult they soon changed their tune when they found out I actually had a learning disability and same time where it wasn't widely known I was also happy when Sesame Street raised awareness about it.
When I found out I was autistic, I was very unsure and sad. I did not know how this information would affect my family. But Sesame Street really showed that it is okay to be that way. And since my autism has me sensitive to loud noises, it made me feel very much better and I am happy for who I am.
3:41 Carly teaching that mommy's substance abuse disease "is a grown up problem and isn't because of anything I did" that's amazing, I'm so glad they covered that😭
Maria was a QUEEN during her time in the show. Not only did she help me with my self image as a girl becoming a woman, but she openly talked about our Puerto Rican heritage and culture, something I had never seen a kids show do in the 80s and 90s. I’ll never forget what she’s done for the show and for me ❤
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"Sesame Street" knows something that most people forget - kids are smart. And if you talk WITH them - NOT talk AT them, or talk DOWN to them, they understand. Thank you to you wonderful people.
It's the same with Animé. The Japanese dub is always a master piece but the English dub is always simple. Take Molly from Sonic X for examble. In the Japanese dub she died and in the English dub she simply fled.
@@Marvelsdisneydreamuniverse Oh don't get me started about how anime has had to change to be allowed to be aired in America. It''s been going on pretty much since anime was aired in America and it's just freaking ridiculous.
My children are all adults....so I haven't watched Seseme Street in a very long time. I admit that some of these clips brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad this quality show is bringing tough subjects to light in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
I Remember when my best friend was diagnosed with autism. I had no idea she had autism until we were 4 her parents and my parents sat me down to talk about it then we watch the sesame street episode about autism, and I understood a little better what autism is, and were still friends to this day and I'm glad to have a friend like her and i will always support people with autism.
I liked how they addressed the tough subjects of death and grief by incorporating Will Lee's death into the show, and gently explaining what has happened to their young audience. It's something that we all experience at some point in our lives, so it was an excellent call.
I understand why Mr. Hooper‘s death is a lot more iconic and memorable, but I also wanna mention the episode where Elmo‘s uncle dies and his father helps console Elmo’s cousin, Jesse. They really tackled and explained when someone dies in a family and how hard it can be for both children and adults. I found myself re-watching it whenever I miss somebody who died my family
I have a professor that worked for Sesame Street and she said it was the most positive and thoughtful environment she’d ever worked In. It’s a wonderful show that’s done so many amazing things for children and adults.
The clip with Elmo and Rosita about Military families isn't what they were talking about. It was about Rosita's Dad and the aftermath of an accident that had left him paralyzed from the waist down and how Rosita feels about it. The military family one focused on Elmo's Dad being deployed and how Elmo felt and dealt with it as well as his return.
I am impressed, because even though it is a children’s program, Sesame Street knows how to tackle serious issues, and they did it in a way that is educational for everybody including adults.
As a 53 year old adult, I am not ashamed to say that Sesame Street is up there with several others as the greatest tv program ever. Educational for the little ones and funny and entertaining for adults. I guess I can be called an original watcher…and remember Mr.Hooper fondly. The episode covering his passing was about as honest, gut-wrenching, and poignant as it could possibly be. I do like how they kept his store running to show that one’s legacy will continue. One episode I absolutely loved that I actually caught well after my “watching years” (do we ever outgrow this show?) centered around a family of dogs who move into the neighborhood…a mom and dad dog with their young daughter. While the parents are thrilled with their new home on Sesame Street, their daughter is heartbroken, having had to say goodbye to her old friends and in the mindset she won’t make any new ones. At first the little girl dog is inconsolable, but as the story progresses, each character gently reassures her that she has plenty in common with her new neighbors. Big Bird tells her that he likes to draw just like her, and also explains that he has had to say goodbye to people who moved away from Sesame Street, and understands how hard it is to miss people who are no longer there. But it is Oscar who is the true hero, by validating her feelings and listening to the angry poem she wrote about having to move. When she finishes reading, he tells her to read it again, which she does so, only to discover that venting her feelings to a person willing to listen helped get her anger out in the open and off her chest.He then cuts a relatable deal with her by giving her some old slippers to chew, (remember, she is a dog) as long as she returns them in worse condition than when she got them! In the end she begins to warm up to her new home and friendships. Wonderful episode concerning a topic in which many people both young and old have had to go through. And on a comic relief side note….Cookie Monster crashes a train locomotive through Guy Smiley’s game show studio in one of the interspersed skits!!!!
First and foremost, I'd like to preface by saying, as an adult with ASD, I only wish the best for you and your son, because this lifestyle isn't easy, nor will it be. Sesame Street has talked about autism in a few different ways, even before introducing Julia. I'm pretty sure before Julia was even announced, the team focused on this one boy in particular and they said that, and I quote, "he sees the world differently," which later turned out to be that he was autistic. Years later, we're introduced to Julia, and Big Bird learns that there are quite a few things to know when one of his new friends happens to be autistic herself. Eventually, this brought up a fan mail segment to know more about her condition. (Also, might I add, I feel for the girl when it comes to sirens, especially from a fire truck.)
Sesame Street knows what it's doing. It doesn't talk down to its audience which is so important and something it's so good at. There's a reason it's been on the air for over 50 years.
I’m so happy Sesame Street is talking about autism because I have autism and there’s not a lot autistic characters in tv shows. I also like that they say Julia does thing in a Julia kind of way instead of just saying she has autism because autism is different for everyone that has it.
i sometimes see the commercial with her, mostly meant for the older kids and adults, saying what it is, but it still handles it in a thoughtful way with her father explaining how she has so many ways to communicate and have fun. i have a coworker who scoffs whenever it comes on, whom i happily just ignore and say aloud 'I'm happy Sesame Street is talking about these things' she glared at me xD worth it 100% there's a reason Sesame Street is still around and i'm happy it is!
There was also a episode that talked about 9/11 specifically fire safety. There’s a episode where Big Bird has to go to the hospital and stay overnight with Maria. There’s one where a hurricane hit Sesame Street so that’s natural disasters for sure. There’s apparently a short clip where they talk about violence in the community. They talked about disappointment which is important to show emotions speaking of which they explained it was ok to cry. They also normalized breastfeeding which is important for kids to understand. Tara explained how her wheelchair works for kids. They introduced a Afghanistan muppet who supports women’s rights.
I certainly remember when Mr. Hooper died. The staff & cast was very brave in handling the topic of death, and it was one of the most memorable moments on Sesame Street.
I have thought on the serious issues myself. 1. I don’t like teasing especially from my parents. 2. racism is the most serious issue ever and I’m doing my part to put an end to it. 3. I have autism and my autism is my enemy which I really hate having it. 4. Divorce is a really serious issue plus some of my friends’ parents are divorced, even my aunt and uncle. 5. Death and grief are are the parts of life that can never bee fix.
Colleen Goff, I'm so sorry you feel the way you feel about your autism. I'm autistic too and I know it can be hard to cope. I want you to know that you are special just the way you are no matter what anyone has told you. You are an amazing person.
I'm also autistic. It's not my enemy; it's just a part of me. It can suck to have, but it's not evil or an enemy. It's just a part of you that you can learn to live with
I'm sorry you were taught to hate having autism. My cousin, who is also autistic, was taught to hate having autism too. I almost hated having autism, but that's because I was taught how to mask instead of cope with overstimulation.
@@cryptiecreep same here, i have autism and it is hard to live with it since growing up i was bullied for being neurodivergent, i remember i was diagnosed probably when i was 6? But the thing is. Its a part of me i cant remove so I’ll accept it and show that its okay to be different from other people
There was a boy in my class for about a year who had autism. I wouldn’t say we became bffs or anything, but He was super sweet and really nice. There was this group of kids that always made fun of him if he did anything “weird” or “babyish” one time he just got up and ran to the corner of the room and everyone just started laughing and yelling insults at him… the thing is I don’t think anyone else knew, if if they did they didn’t act like it. I wish we could’ve had more shows like this when I was younger so people would know not to treat anyone like that 😔 I’m glad the new gen gets this though 😊
I'm an older Millennial I guess and I do think that things are a lot better for kids now than they were when I was a kid even if there's a ton of backlash. I'm glad schools are teaching acceptance and are integrating all students in classrooms whenever possible.
I was adopted and I was also diagnosed with autism Both of these made me sp happy to see when I was younger knowing that I would still be an extremely important part of the family
My faith has been restored after watching this. For a long time it felt like it was all about Elmo and that the mini videos that I grew up watching were locked away in a vault. Out of this list I remember Miles' adoption as I actively watched the show at the time. I was too young to remember Mr. Hooper's death (even though I had a record with Will Lee as Mr. Hooper on it so I knew he existed). Everything else happened after I grew up and since I have no children I don't watch it. The inclusion of Julia made me very happy as someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s because, to me, "Rain Man" was my example of autism which I now know is not true for every ND person.
Sesame Street was way before its time. Sesame Street has remained a true staple for the over 50 years. I have watched Sesame Street for years and I never knew that Miles was adopted. I learnt something today. They left out an important issues: natural disasters. When a hurricane hit Sesame Street and completely destroyed Big Bird's home. Big Bird was so devastated. Also another was fires when a fire broke out at Hooper's Store and Elmo was severely traumatized. HIV should've been on the list and not given an honorable mention. Mr. Hooper's death will forever be one of the most important episodes in Sesame Street. A fun fact about that episode was that those were real tears and emotions from the cast. The scene had to be done in one shot because it was very difficult for all of them. Not only that but the episode was shot only 9 months after Will Lee's death so emotions were still pretty raw at this stage.
That and the version in Israel and Palestine trying to teach kids not to kill each other as adults. I dunno how well it's going though. Especially with the inherent inequality in the conflict.
“Sesame Street” and “Fraggle Rock” were some of my favorite shows growing up because they managed to be geared towards kids with their stories and humor, but it didn’t belittle its audience and was willing to teach as well.😊💜
The one on Mr Hooper's death still gets me to this day An item on that episode-- the charactures done by "Big Bird" were done by Carroll Spiney who was Big Bird
One of my best friends has autism and I was able to learn how to calm her down when she gets upset due to loud noises. I learned to take her to a quiet area to make her feel better. My friend is like a little sister to me and I learned these skills from my mom.
To be honest as a foster child myself it's pretty heartwarming to see that shows brings lights to it and that it isn't a bad but actually a good thing for the child.
I watched the episode about Mr. Hoopers death after the funeral when my grandfather passed away. I'd held back all my grief and sobbed like never before. I'm glad I watched it.
I’m glad they tackled growing up in a military family with a disabled veteran. My Dad is a disabled veteran, and he used to get deployed a lot and it seemed like every single time I blinked I was in a new school. Many kids didn’t understand how tough that was on me growing up and I smiled big when I heard that they covered it :)
I do love how more and more younger-children's shows are showing that it is possible to tackle heavy issues in a manner that young kids understand. From Bluey tackling issues like mortality, infertility and such, to everything on this list. More preschool cartoons should be brave enough to tackle these sorts of subjects more often.
Foster Care and my parents being divorced left a traumatic impact to me ever since I was 3 or 4 when it happened. Seeing Sesame Street cover this made me better. Thank you Sesame Street.
So proud of Sesame Street for teaching kids about these situations in a way that is not only easy to understand, but also respectful of the situations themselves. Sesame Street helps so many with more than just learning their ABC's or how to be a friend. They help teach about the world around us and the deeper parts of life.
Seeing issues like this addressed in kids medium is really heart warming. I work in child care and it can be difficult to teach kids about some of these issues and I've found myself watching some episodes of sesame street to learn how best to address some of these things where I can, one of the most difficult being how to teach other children about their peers with autism and such.
I was thrilled to death that they made Julia. In fact I almost had tears of joy when I first heard about her. I'm a female who has had Autism my whole life and when I grew up I never saw anyone like me on tv. Every character with Autism was a either a jerk or a savant and it was always a boy. Julia was like me. She's nice and loves art just like me! Well done Sesame Street! Well done!
I love that this children’s show tackles such sensitive topics without any hesitation whatsoever, and breaks those topics down in a way that helps children understand. I think a lot of other shows like this shy away from such stuff far too often.
Oh dang....as a teenager on the autism spectrum and knowing about Julia really hits different, I can relate to her character with comfort items, sensory issues and other stuff, Julia easily became my favorite cause of her relatable characteristics, she's so sweet, peppy and full of energy and she's so wholesome Also as a child of divorce like Abby, knowing that Sesame Street addresses both topics of autism and divorce definitely hits close to home, it's amazing ❤
The episode about Autism is one of the best things ever shown on TV in my opinion. As an autistic person, I really like how someone like me was represented and the way it was explained.
I'm a child advocate in court and have worked in cases with autistic children, children with incarcerated parents, children in foster care, children whose parents struggle with substance abuse, and children who have lost a parent. These kids are out there and its really awesome that Sesame Street acknowledges them and welcomes them into their neighborhood.
I grew up with Sesame Street and I have seen most of the top 10 episodes. I loved the episode of Julia, she is a much needed character to break the stigma of autism and become inclusive. With the adoption concept, Gina the vet also adopted a son as well
I’m autistic, and my mom told me about my diagnosis when I was 8. My mom sat me down and showed me the Arthur episode about autism. I’m glad Sesame Street did the same! I love the messages in these shows and they did a great job!
I remember another episode of the show besides the one about mr hooper where they talked about death, it was an episode about Elmo’s dad explaining to him what happened to his uncle jack and also telling him what death means. That episode hit me in the heart because I lost my great grandmother when I was 9 and I cried in my bed all day about it. Also I loved the episode about Julia because I have high functioning autism and so does my twin sister
Sesame street has been a childhood classic to me and the way they tackled these issues made me smile and pulled my heartstrings. It is really wholesome.
I remember the deployment one and the divorce one so vividly. My dad was in the military still when my parents got divorced and he was deployed again as the papers went through. I just remember coming home to my mom, living somewhere I’d never been with people I didn’t know, and being told that my dad was gone. Watching those episodes over again was really helpful
I was diagnosed with autism at age 2.5 but I'm higher functioning than most. I rarely see people like me on TV let alone children's programming. So introducing Julia finally gave me a character I can relate to
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 28 in late 2019. When I was 8 I was assessed for autism but got misdiagnosed with borderline autism and a speech and language disorder as it wasn’t common for women to have or be diagnosed with autism back then. But now I’m 31 years old and more women at my age in the world are getting diagnosed with autism
I’m 36 currently. I am still unable to access a formal assessment so am yet to be diagnosed, but several people around me, including psychologists and counsellors who spoke to me only once (timespans varying from 10 minutes to an hour) asking if I had been diagnosed because it was obvious to them but they were not qualified to make the diagnosis themselves. By this point, everyone (who actually knows what autism is) that has interacted with me is 99.99% certain. I’m glad it’s being recognised more, it helps give a lot of answers as to why I am certain ways.
I had a long and laborious assessment for possible autism which ended with the assessor telling me that I wasn't autistic, but I've always felt that I could be I already have dyspraxia and while I know the two don't always go together, it still makes me think
I remember Sesame Street having this song where a little bird sings about divorce. "Mom's trees over here, back there is daddy's tree. They live in different places but they both love me." Such a sweet song and it explained joint custody and divorce perfectly for children
Julia is very relatable to me. I'm on the Autism spectrum and I too have sensitive ears. When I was a little kid, I was scarred for life by a fire drill. The alarm was a loud horn that went off in the classroom. It scared me to death. It doesn't scare me as much now but I still get nervous when a fire alarm goes off.
I never thought in my life that I would relate HEAVILY to a Sesame Street character. That being Julia. Besides having autism, we both enjoy art and tend to hate loud siren noises. She became one of my favourites because of this.
They always make sure to get a lot of help with presenting and explaining. And it’s always done in a way that doesn’t talk down to the children. It’s easy to understand but not dumbed down, you know? Death is one of the hardest things to explain to anyone. It really is a case of “just because” but it can still be so hard to get that across.
Like many in this comment section, I have autism, having been diagnosed at age 5. While that was long before Julia was introduced to Sesame Street, it is good to see one on the spectrum play such a pivotal role in many episodes. For like Julia doing it in a Julia way, I've come to many a solution in my life in an Edward way. One example of this is using statistical analysis in a variety of applications. As a result, I now have a master's degree (from May last year) in geography.
What makes Sesame Street so beautiful is that they’re not afraid to tackle the big issues that kids go through these days. I know they still have to say it in a way for kids to understand, but they don’t sugar coat it. That’s why I love this show so much. I’m 24, but I’ll forever love this beautiful show🥹
Knew number one was going to be death, and would involve the episode with Big Bird learning about Mr. Hooper's death. Probably one of the most important aspects of the show, and a reminder of why we'll always need it.
I'm glad they took that opportunity to talk to their audience about death, rather than just glossing over it. Often, kids know nothing of death until it happens to someone they know and love. I wonder if they've done anything relating to the death of a parent, though. Especially during this pandemic, so many children have lost parents, and I wonder if seeing their experience reflected in a muppet, and discussed as respectfully as they discuss everything else, would ring some measure of comfort. I don't know, just a thought. After all, the death of a dear friend is very hard, but the death of family ...
@@seamarie3111 I think they did that with Elmo. There's a clip about "Uncle Jack" who died, though I don't know the context behind it or if it's legit.
One of the key reasons it was made was to help give inner-city kids a chance at an education, even if they couldn’t go to school. There was a lot of emphasis on numbers and the alphabet ever since the earlier days. Still going strong, the show has tackled issue after issue for children to learn and understand, maybe even relate to, in the world. This list isn’t even half of it. There was also an episode where Big Bird had to spend a little while in the hospital, and when a hurricane came through the street and destroyed poor Big Bird’s nest, an episode that showed Elmo dealing with a fire in the shop and the trauma that can come from such events and so much more. Some of the older content wouldn’t fly today (some of the skits could be seen as inappropriate these days but were still considered child-friendly) but clips do exist on TH-cam and they were released to DVD.
Can y'all do a Top 10 or 20, times Mr. Rogers tackled serious issues? I loved him growing up and I know there were some very hard hitting issues, that he tackled, even if at the time the topics were sensitive or taboo at the time of him talking about said issues!
I wasn't diagnosed with Autism until age 12. Julia is 4 years old so for me to watch this and see my little 4 year old self in her and remember that I didn't get any help or evaluation no matter how much my mom tried to get it for me (because she knew, she ALWAYS knew), it's bittersweet. I'm happy to see my condition on tv, especially a kids show but it's a reminder of how hard my life has been. I have Asperger's specifically.
This restores so much faith in humanity. Sesame Street is just such a wonderful and pure show and i am here for it. It's doing such a good job at teaching these things.
I wonder if Sesame Street ever did a show about child abuse, since some kids are in foster care for that reason. And sadly sometimes there is abuse in foster homes too.
Definitely important for the children in similar circumstances where their parents aren’t bad, just struggling with “grown-up” issues, need some help and need someone else to help care for their children for a time while they focus on getting everything sorted out. There will of course be cases where the children are apart from their parents because the parents are bad people, but it’s not always the case, and it’s good they’re not vilifying a case where someone needs help.
I'm so glad that Sesame Street tackled these hard issues. Like losing Mr Hooper and having it devastate Big Bird, Elmo being traumatized by a fire at Hooper's Store, to Big Bird getting bullied by the president of a club for birds, all the way to adding Julia, a Muppet with autism. My undiagnosed autistic child self would have loved that, but my fully diagnosed adult self still very much loves it. (If that makes any kind of sense whatsoever) I love that Sesame Street isn't afraid to tackle serious issues, we need more kids programs like this.
Ikr? They could've easily sugar-coated his death by saying he's on a break, or by replacing his character entirely. But nope, they went full throttle, telling the audience that he's never coming back. The show knew who their target audience was, and respected that.
Julia reminds me of myself… I was diagnosed with autism at age 9.. And I’m 12 years old now.. I used to be bullied a lot I don’t like to talk about it much…… But Julia is my favorite character on Sesame Street because I can relate to her character 💗
Most everything you needed to know in life, you learned by watching Sesame Street. It's no wonder they've always been targeted by anyone who thrived on division and hate!
Honestly I'm convinced the only topic they haven't covered is homophobia. I'm not surprised cause its kind of a difficult topic, however I still kinda want them to cover it in the near future...
I have never watched Sesame Street I live in the uk so it wasn’t on tv or it was but I watched CBBC. But after the line ‘she does things in a Julia kind of way’ that’s just the best nicest way to describe autism. It’s the first time I’ve heard someone other than my family describe it that way! Just being us. And it’s nice to have a bunch of characters that want to listen and learn. Nice change from most people. I always knew of the show handling things well but I didn’t realise it would be explained so like well, how I would. You don’t get that often from Shows explaining autism. You can tell most research teams don’t actually ask an autistic person how they feel but this shows they did. Awesome! Really lovely to see representation and to see it be received well to.
Julia is so relatable to me as I was diagnosed with Asperger's back when I was 6. Loud noises can startle me, and I have a fixated interest on certain topics like cars and skyscrapers. I'm so glad that that show, like Arthur, portrayed autism accurately, unlike most media.
I’m autistic and when I first saw the Julia episode, I couldn’t stop crying. Sesame Street did such a beautiful job explaining autism and I wish Julia was around when I was little, it would have made life much different.
I find the PBS shows fascinating, because I really learned from them when I was a little kid in the 70s. Sesame Street started in 1969, only 3 weeks before I was born, and it's interesting how it has a whole history that spans my whole life. In the TH-cam days, I have learned a lot about things that Sesame Street has done since I stopped watching it on TV. It's cool how some muppet characters have lived on but are performed by different people that voice them close to the original performers, and there are so many new muppet and human characters.
We were all different and unique when I have autism whenever I don’t talk that much when it feels like you were a chatterbox and sometimes chatterbox’s are curious 🤨 and talk serious 🧐
Beautiful list:) I really liked Julia minus the autism speaks attached to it. I’m autistic myself. This list brings so much joy and tear to my wye. Good job
I love that the touch the topic of Lost and grief I have sadly lost a beloved family member back in 2021 It was sad but thankful my family has moved on but we still praying that is in a better place.
One of the reasons why Sesame Street holds up so well and is still loved by kids and by adults is because of how they always handle these upsetting and problematic topics with dignity, empathy, honesty and respect. I wanna have children and be a mom some day and I hope Sesame Street is still around then 🥲🥲🥲🥲
I had a private speech therapist as a kid, but never knew why until five or six years back when my parents told me I'm autistic. I cried so much that day, it explained nearly EVERYTHING about my behavior that I've been questioning for so long; why I'm antisocial and didn't talk much as a kid, why I'm often bothered by certain loud noises, like children crying, why I tend to focus more on my interests than certain school subjects (history, foreign language, physics, etc), also my quick reactions and strong senses, why I tend to stim (as in hand flapping) and/or bounce when I'm excited, I'm emotionally sensitive and sometimes care too much about people's opinions, when I was younger and had a rough day my mom would put together a little booklet about it to help me understand and get through it (dealing with the older kids in my school, having nightmares in general), I'm often told what to do or say (which sometimes annoys me), I like bland foods, many, many explanations, so having an autistic character in a children's show really touches me, like I have someone to relate to in my crazy world.
Which serious subject do YOU think "Sesame Street" tackled the best? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our playlist here: th-cam.com/video/n95LUuMdcvg/w-d-xo.html for more times shows tackled serious subjects!
Well if I had an opinion about what serious situation sesame street dealt with best I choose how they stood up for Asians... I am an Asian expert i do martial arts, watch lots of anime, draw my own anime, celebrate Chinese new year, moon festival, foundation day, give japanese valentine's meditate, practice kung fu on land and underwater and collect japanese shirts, calendars, figurines, jewelry, coins, and Asian head gear, listen to Asian music lastly I speak Chinese, Cantonese Japanese... and for a secondary opinion I choose the concept of autism because everybody's different... if everyone dresses the same, speaks the same or act the same how are we going to know that everyone is so cool or unique? And the answer is you can't... because to me autism ignites the passion of the mind and soul to express thier own well being... and I think that's all I can think of... I have work that needs to get done and I shall see y'all next time and have a lovely moon festival!
I was told that I had Autism in 2017 and I feel like that they showed that even though we are part of a spectrum we are still people and my parents got divorced when I was only a few months old
Autism
It's hard to choose just one to tackle a lot of situations that I have dealt with but my most one is racism
First, I applaud the episode in which Big Bird went to the hospital. I appreciate how Maria and the doctors/nurses were honest with him. The other one I appreciate is the one about Mr. Hooper's death. They didn't explain death to Big Bird as just going to sleep. They explained death as the body no longer working. I appreciate that honesty there.
Sesame Street teaches children not to avoid or suppress feelings like fear, anger, jealously or sadness, but to understand that these feelings are natural and sometimes even justified and ultimately how to deal with them properly.
One topic I'm shocked they didn't even mention once on this list was PTSD, and use the episode "Fire at Hooper's Store" as an example.
I hate loud noise and I can relate to Julia and I have a plush of her so cute still don’t regret spending my 50 dollars
@@Billcipcher I can relate
@@Billcipcher I have sensitive ears to and that's nice to hear, thanks to sesame street for tackling this issue and my older twin brother has a high level of autism.
@@supermariof0521I believe that was actually an episode which came out after 9/11 to help children cope and understand when something traumatic etc happens. Sesame Street has always spoke the truth, one of the only shows which really understands feelings, especially children through every issue life may throw. Such a brilliant show
As someone who grew up watching Sesame Street, it makes me so happy seeing how they're unafraid to cover topics that children can relate to and use to learn and grow.
Sometimes the street we know isn't always about the Alphabet and counting.
me to
Yeah, I was concerned at first that the show lost its edge and the street went from the hood to gentrified but it seems like it's still got that spark.
I am most happy about parents in prison because my dad has been in prison since I was 5 and I felt that I was weird for having a father in prison, and some people made fun of me for it, glad to see it cover that topic
@@Poetic_Raven I’m so sorry about your dad 😔 I can’t imagine what that was like but I understand it was hard. I’m glad you were able to find a character you could relate to.
Mr. Hooper was definitely an asset to the show. I’m glad they addressed his death in a way the kids at home could understand.
And the fact that the store is still called “Mr. Hooper’s Store
I knew before I even clicked on this video that Mr. Hooper would be the #1. I still cry when I see clips of it. Mr. Hooper is a legend. ❤️
@@kylieungewitter4850 The episode on the death of Mr.Hooper will always stick in my mind.
you can clearly see the guy explaining to Big Bird that they had the privilege of knowing Mr. Hooper was choking up because he not only knew him as an actor, but also a real colleague. you know the emotion and grief in his eyes and voice is raw and real. its truly heart wrenching but I am very glad they didnt sugarcoat this episode, it was necessary. sorry I dont know the guys name I dont know their names.
@@tornadodee148 that is Bob McGrath talking to Big Bird. He’s the one that always did “The People In Your Neighborhood” song with some characters in the early years and mid years before they stopped doing that segment with Bob talking and singing about the people in your neighborhood
I'm really glad they chose a female character to represent autism as the standards for autism were created a long time ago by studying an almost strictly male demographic, meaning it has been very hard for women outside of extreme cases to be diagnosed with the disorder.
Edit:
No, I am not diminishing how important it is for boys to get diagnosed. I'm simply pointing out that women have a harder time because they present differently. Everyone with autism deserves a diagnosis and care. Just because I point out the struggles of one group does not mean that I don't acknowledge that another group also struggles.
Yeah and mostly men have autism (from what I've heard as an autistic person) so it's great having a female representative
@@IlyaLavendae it’s not that mostly men have autism, it’s that since the criteria for autism is based on how men present women are less likely to get properly diagnosed with autism as opposed with maybe BPD or something else
@@IlyaLavendae That's actually not true. It's just that autism diagnosis has been for many years very biased towards men since doctors only wanted to study the male demographic at the time, and that stereotype has always stuck since then. But women have slightly different "symptons" to men (not all but some) and that's why its harder to diagnosed.
And I love how they showed it isn’t just haha quirky and showed sensory overloads, mutism, hyperfocus, special interests, stimming and self soothing and showed she can still have fun, she can still play and communicate and live a good life even though she’s a bit different. I literally cried when I first watched her because I felt so seen and heard (sorry for the long message I really like her)
So am I
I was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Autism wasn't as well-known when I was a kid, so I was bullied a lot. But I'm happy autism is talked about more. And Julia made me really happy that Sesame Street covered my condition.
Me too. I can’t remember when I was first diagnosed with autism but it warmed my heart to see a show like this cover this condition that people like me and you may have, the divorced one also because my parents got divorced last year
Same here I was diagnosed during high school and the teachers before that thought I was being deliberately difficult they soon changed their tune when they found out I actually had a learning disability and same time where it wasn't widely known I was also happy when Sesame Street raised awareness about it.
I’m sorry mine is very similar to you and I definitely understand. Mine was only talked about once.
I received my diagnosis at 10 years. And it's been a while, but I love myself now. But I struggle every single day, and it's hard.
When I found out I was autistic, I was very unsure and sad. I did not know how this information would affect my family. But Sesame Street really showed that it is okay to be that way. And since my autism has me sensitive to loud noises, it made me feel very much better and I am happy for who I am.
3:41 Carly teaching that mommy's substance abuse disease "is a grown up problem and isn't because of anything I did" that's amazing, I'm so glad they covered that😭
Maria was a QUEEN during her time in the show. Not only did she help me with my self image as a girl becoming a woman, but she openly talked about our Puerto Rican heritage and culture, something I had never seen a kids show do in the 80s and 90s. I’ll never forget what she’s done for the show and for me ❤
only when she had long hair. Not when she pixed it
This show is the best. It really teaches kids about things they need to know in a way that kids can understand.
It’s been here for more than 50 years, and will still be here for years to come
I'll say!
Agreed dude
*Sesame Street - AniMat’s Reviews predictions*
*Alternate title*
The Greatest Show of All Time | Sesame Street Review
*Release*
2030s
*Description*
A lot of classicists may think that Sesame Street has changed for the worse since 2015, but while it couldn’t get any better than it already is, it never got any worse throughout over a half/century of its existence
*Score*
10/10
Also, they have the BEST parodies
"Sesame Street" knows something that most people forget - kids are smart. And if you talk WITH them - NOT talk AT them, or talk DOWN to them, they understand.
Thank you to you wonderful people.
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It's the same with Animé. The Japanese dub is always a master piece but the English dub is always simple. Take Molly from Sonic X for examble. In the Japanese dub she died and in the English dub she simply fled.
@@Marvelsdisneydreamuniverse Oh don't get me started about how anime has had to change to be allowed to be aired in America.
It''s been going on pretty much since anime was aired in America and it's just freaking ridiculous.
@@PlatinumRoseLady my point exactly. It's almost weird that a kids show does serious stuff way beter then a English dub Animé.
My children are all adults....so I haven't watched Seseme Street in a very long time. I admit that some of these clips brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad this quality show is bringing tough subjects to light in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
I Remember when my best friend was diagnosed with autism. I had no idea she had autism until we were 4 her parents and my parents sat me down to talk about it then we watch the sesame street episode about autism, and I understood a little better what autism is, and were still friends to this day and I'm glad to have a friend like her and i will always support people with autism.
So am I.
I was diagnosed with autism at age two.
@@CatherineLee3000 me too. Until high school.
I was diagnosed at age either 6 or 7, my parents kinda knew the whole time because I never slept as a baby
@@IlyaLavendae I’m sorry for your past.
I feel like there should be a 2nd part to this because Sesame Street tackles such hard issues and should be applauded for everything.
I liked how they addressed the tough subjects of death and grief by incorporating Will Lee's death into the show, and gently explaining what has happened to their young audience. It's something that we all experience at some point in our lives, so it was an excellent call.
I understand why Mr. Hooper‘s death is a lot more iconic and memorable, but I also wanna mention the episode where Elmo‘s uncle dies and his father helps console Elmo’s cousin, Jesse. They really tackled and explained when someone dies in a family and how hard it can be for both children and adults. I found myself re-watching it whenever I miss somebody who died my family
I have a professor that worked for Sesame Street and she said it was the most positive and thoughtful environment she’d ever worked In. It’s a wonderful show that’s done so many amazing things for children and adults.
The clip with Elmo and Rosita about Military families isn't what they were talking about. It was about Rosita's Dad and the aftermath of an accident that had left him paralyzed from the waist down and how Rosita feels about it. The military family one focused on Elmo's Dad being deployed and how Elmo felt and dealt with it as well as his return.
Yes.
Rosita's Dad was injured while deployed, so it was still a part of the military family videos they put out on Sesame Street in Communities.
Unspecified Paralysis Disorder or UPD
Growing up, I always thought that Elmo and Rosita were cousins🤣😂😅
Racism/Discrimination is a serious problem indeed.
Even in 2022, were still dealing with this shit
@@fro-zone2k
Tell me about it. 🤦🏻♂️
As long as there are people out there who believe in white supremacy, racism will likely never go away.
Yep
@@fro-zone2k watch your mouth lol
I am impressed, because even though it is a children’s program, Sesame Street knows how to tackle serious issues, and they did it in a way that is educational for everybody including adults.
I agree
We will be forever grateful to Jim Henson for making the muppets for this show. Jim Henson was more than a puppeteer, he was a legend.
I agree 100%
He was not a puppeteer nor a legend, he was A GOD
He's the *GOD* of the Muppets.
@@nancygonzalezgarcia8701 Even though I'm an atheist, I agree 100%
I agree
Moral of the story: if you want your kids to learn about something serious, tune over to these guys, they know what they're doing
As someone who is autistic, the Julia one relates to me a lot. All in all, I love Sesame Street!
i have autistic brothers and gets me angry when little kids look at them
Same here mate
Me too since I'm autistic as well
@@julieta8683 I, too, am autistic.
I agree and I’m also autistic
As a 53 year old adult, I am not ashamed to say that Sesame Street is up there with several others as the greatest tv program ever. Educational for the little ones and funny and entertaining for adults. I guess I can be called an original watcher…and remember Mr.Hooper fondly. The episode covering his passing was about as honest, gut-wrenching, and poignant as it could possibly be. I do like how they kept his store running to show that one’s legacy will continue. One episode I absolutely loved that I actually caught well after my “watching years” (do we ever outgrow this show?) centered around a family of dogs who move into the neighborhood…a mom and dad dog with their young daughter. While the parents are thrilled with their new home on Sesame Street, their daughter is heartbroken, having had to say goodbye to her old friends and in the mindset she won’t make any new ones. At first the little girl dog is inconsolable, but as the story progresses, each character gently reassures her that she has plenty in common with her new neighbors. Big Bird tells her that he likes to draw just like her, and also explains that he has had to say goodbye to people who moved away from Sesame Street, and understands how hard it is to miss people who are no longer there. But it is Oscar who is the true hero, by validating her feelings and listening to the angry poem she wrote about having to move. When she finishes reading, he tells her to read it again, which she does so, only to discover that venting her feelings to a person willing to listen helped get her anger out in the open and off her chest.He then cuts a relatable deal with her by giving her some old slippers to chew, (remember, she is a dog) as long as she returns them in worse condition than when she got them! In the end she begins to warm up to her new home and friendships. Wonderful episode concerning a topic in which many people both young and old have had to go through. And on a comic relief side note….Cookie Monster crashes a train locomotive through Guy Smiley’s game show studio in one of the interspersed skits!!!!
This was a tear jerker for me. My son is on the ASD so it was nice to see ASD awareness on the show.
First and foremost, I'd like to preface by saying, as an adult with ASD, I only wish the best for you and your son, because this lifestyle isn't easy, nor will it be. Sesame Street has talked about autism in a few different ways, even before introducing Julia. I'm pretty sure before Julia was even announced, the team focused on this one boy in particular and they said that, and I quote, "he sees the world differently," which later turned out to be that he was autistic. Years later, we're introduced to Julia, and Big Bird learns that there are quite a few things to know when one of his new friends happens to be autistic herself. Eventually, this brought up a fan mail segment to know more about her condition. (Also, might I add, I feel for the girl when it comes to sirens, especially from a fire truck.)
Same! I have ASD and the fact they did an an episode raising awareness on conditions like that made me really happy.
Sesame Street knows what it's doing. It doesn't talk down to its audience which is so important and something it's so good at. There's a reason it's been on the air for over 50 years.
I’m so happy Sesame Street is talking about autism because I have autism and there’s not a lot autistic characters in tv shows. I also like that they say Julia does thing in a Julia kind of way instead of just saying she has autism because autism is different for everyone that has it.
Exactly and I’m autistic too
And Julia shows that women can have autism. Mostly men have autism. I’m a woman with autism so I’m glad a girl character is shown to have autism
i sometimes see the commercial with her, mostly meant for the older kids and adults, saying what it is, but it still handles it in a thoughtful way with her father explaining how she has so many ways to communicate and have fun. i have a coworker who scoffs whenever it comes on, whom i happily just ignore and say aloud 'I'm happy Sesame Street is talking about these things' she glared at me xD worth it 100% there's a reason Sesame Street is still around and i'm happy it is!
Me too. I have high functioning autism and ADHD
I notice your pfp is Catra. Did you know that Entrapta had autism?
I have autism,, and I honestly teared up when they introduced Julia. They handled the subject perfectly and I personally relate to Julia.
Me too and I love how Julia is presented as someone who’s playful and wants friends rather than someone who only plays alone
There was also a episode that talked about 9/11 specifically fire safety. There’s a episode where Big Bird has to go to the hospital and stay overnight with Maria. There’s one where a hurricane hit Sesame Street so that’s natural disasters for sure. There’s apparently a short clip where they talk about violence in the community. They talked about disappointment which is important to show emotions speaking of which they explained it was ok to cry. They also normalized breastfeeding which is important for kids to understand. Tara explained how her wheelchair works for kids. They introduced a Afghanistan muppet who supports women’s rights.
I certainly remember when Mr. Hooper died. The staff & cast was very brave in handling the topic of death, and it was one of the most memorable moments on Sesame Street.
I have thought on the serious issues myself.
1. I don’t like teasing especially from my parents.
2. racism is the most serious issue ever and I’m doing my part to put an end to it.
3. I have autism and my autism is my enemy which I really hate having it.
4. Divorce is a really serious issue plus some of my friends’ parents are divorced, even my aunt and uncle.
5. Death and grief are are the parts of life that can never bee fix.
Colleen Goff, I'm so sorry you feel the way you feel about your autism. I'm autistic too and I know it can be hard to cope. I want you to know that you are special just the way you are no matter what anyone has told you. You are an amazing person.
I'm also autistic. It's not my enemy; it's just a part of me. It can suck to have, but it's not evil or an enemy. It's just a part of you that you can learn to live with
@@cryptiecreep exactly. I’m autistic too and you can’t blame your “autism” for a world that won’t accommodate you.
I'm sorry you were taught to hate having autism. My cousin, who is also autistic, was taught to hate having autism too. I almost hated having autism, but that's because I was taught how to mask instead of cope with overstimulation.
@@cryptiecreep same here, i have autism and it is hard to live with it since growing up i was bullied for being neurodivergent, i remember i was diagnosed probably when i was 6? But the thing is. Its a part of me i cant remove so I’ll accept it and show that its okay to be different from other people
If I’m remembering right, the scene where the adults explain Mr. Hooper’s death to Big Bird was all done in one take and their reactions are genuine.
I’m autistic, and Julia’s inclusion in Sesame Street is just fantastic.
There was a boy in my class for about a year who had autism. I wouldn’t say we became bffs or anything, but He was super sweet and really nice. There was this group of kids that always made fun of him if he did anything “weird” or “babyish” one time he just got up and ran to the corner of the room and everyone just started laughing and yelling insults at him… the thing is I don’t think anyone else knew, if if they did they didn’t act like it. I wish we could’ve had more shows like this when I was younger so people would know not to treat anyone like that 😔 I’m glad the new gen gets this though 😊
I'm an older Millennial I guess and I do think that things are a lot better for kids now than they were when I was a kid even if there's a ton of backlash. I'm glad schools are teaching acceptance and are integrating all students in classrooms whenever possible.
I wish gen z was a bit nicer tho :/
I was adopted and I was also diagnosed with autism
Both of these made me sp happy to see when I was younger knowing that I would still be an extremely important part of the family
My faith has been restored after watching this. For a long time it felt like it was all about Elmo and that the mini videos that I grew up watching were locked away in a vault. Out of this list I remember Miles' adoption as I actively watched the show at the time. I was too young to remember Mr. Hooper's death (even though I had a record with Will Lee as Mr. Hooper on it so I knew he existed). Everything else happened after I grew up and since I have no children I don't watch it.
The inclusion of Julia made me very happy as someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s because, to me, "Rain Man" was my example of autism which I now know is not true for every ND person.
Sesame Street was way before its time. Sesame Street has remained a true staple for the over 50 years. I have watched Sesame Street for years and I never knew that Miles was adopted. I learnt something today. They left out an important issues: natural disasters. When a hurricane hit Sesame Street and completely destroyed Big Bird's home. Big Bird was so devastated. Also another was fires when a fire broke out at Hooper's Store and Elmo was severely traumatized. HIV should've been on the list and not given an honorable mention. Mr. Hooper's death will forever be one of the most important episodes in Sesame Street. A fun fact about that episode was that those were real tears and emotions from the cast. The scene had to be done in one shot because it was very difficult for all of them. Not only that but the episode was shot only 9 months after Will Lee's death so emotions were still pretty raw at this stage.
That and the version in Israel and Palestine trying to teach kids not to kill each other as adults. I dunno how well it's going though. Especially with the inherent inequality in the conflict.
“Sesame Street” and “Fraggle Rock” were some of my favorite shows growing up because they managed to be geared towards kids with their stories and humor, but it didn’t belittle its audience and was willing to teach as well.😊💜
I loved Fraggle Rock 🥰
The one on Mr Hooper's death still gets me to this day
An item on that episode-- the charactures done by "Big Bird" were done by Carroll Spiney who was Big Bird
I found that out recently and also everything was in one take. Which makes it better.
One of my best friends has autism and I was able to learn how to calm her down when she gets upset due to loud noises. I learned to take her to a quiet area to make her feel better. My friend is like a little sister to me and I learned these skills from my mom.
To be honest as a foster child myself it's pretty heartwarming to see that shows brings lights to it and that it isn't a bad but actually a good thing for the child.
I love that they showed how positive adoption can be.
I watched the episode about Mr. Hoopers death after the funeral when my grandfather passed away. I'd held back all my grief and sobbed like never before. I'm glad I watched it.
I’m glad they tackled growing up in a military family with a disabled veteran. My Dad is a disabled veteran, and he used to get deployed a lot and it seemed like every single time I blinked I was in a new school. Many kids didn’t understand how tough that was on me growing up and I smiled big when I heard that they covered it :)
I do love how more and more younger-children's shows are showing that it is possible to tackle heavy issues in a manner that young kids understand. From Bluey tackling issues like mortality, infertility and such, to everything on this list. More preschool cartoons should be brave enough to tackle these sorts of subjects more often.
Foster Care and my parents being divorced left a traumatic impact to me ever since I was 3 or 4 when it happened. Seeing Sesame Street cover this made me better. Thank you Sesame Street.
So proud of Sesame Street for teaching kids about these situations in a way that is not only easy to understand, but also respectful of the situations themselves. Sesame Street helps so many with more than just learning their ABC's or how to be a friend. They help teach about the world around us and the deeper parts of life.
This list shoul've been a top 20. But even that isn't enough of how many times this show got serious
I 100% agree I just posted a comment with some things that they definitely missed like the 9/11 episode.
Seeing issues like this addressed in kids medium is really heart warming. I work in child care and it can be difficult to teach kids about some of these issues and I've found myself watching some episodes of sesame street to learn how best to address some of these things where I can, one of the most difficult being how to teach other children about their peers with autism and such.
list:
0:34 - COVID-19
1:48 - adoption
2:48 - foster care
4:03 - houselessness
5:14 - autism
6:20 - divorce
7:32 - teasing
8:34 - gender roles
9:24 - racism and discrimination
honorable mentions
10:54 - HIV
11:12 - being visually impaired
11:30 - military families
11:47 - parents in prison
#1 top pick:
12:21 - death and grief
Thank you!
I was thrilled to death that they made Julia. In fact I almost had tears of joy when I first heard about her. I'm a female who has had Autism my whole life and when I grew up I never saw anyone like me on tv. Every character with Autism was a either a jerk or a savant and it was always a boy. Julia was like me. She's nice and loves art just like me! Well done Sesame Street! Well done!
I love that this children’s show tackles such sensitive topics without any hesitation whatsoever, and breaks those topics down in a way that helps children understand. I think a lot of other shows like this shy away from such stuff far too often.
Oh dang....as a teenager on the autism spectrum and knowing about Julia really hits different, I can relate to her character with comfort items, sensory issues and other stuff, Julia easily became my favorite cause of her relatable characteristics, she's so sweet, peppy and full of energy and she's so wholesome
Also as a child of divorce like Abby, knowing that Sesame Street addresses both topics of autism and divorce definitely hits close to home, it's amazing ❤
The episode about Autism is one of the best things ever shown on TV in my opinion. As an autistic person, I really like how someone like me was represented and the way it was explained.
I'm a child advocate in court and have worked in cases with autistic children, children with incarcerated parents, children in foster care, children whose parents struggle with substance abuse, and children who have lost a parent. These kids are out there and its really awesome that Sesame Street acknowledges them and welcomes them into their neighborhood.
I grew up with Sesame Street and I have seen most of the top 10 episodes. I loved the episode of Julia, she is a much needed character to break the stigma of autism and become inclusive. With the adoption concept, Gina the vet also adopted a son as well
I’m autistic, and my mom told me about my diagnosis when I was 8. My mom sat me down and showed me the Arthur episode about autism. I’m glad Sesame Street did the same! I love the messages in these shows and they did a great job!
I remember another episode of the show besides the one about mr hooper where they talked about death, it was an episode about Elmo’s dad explaining to him what happened to his uncle jack and also telling him what death means. That episode hit me in the heart because I lost my great grandmother when I was 9 and I cried in my bed all day about it. Also I loved the episode about Julia because I have high functioning autism and so does my twin sister
Sesame street has been a childhood classic to me and the way they tackled these issues made me smile and pulled my heartstrings. It is really wholesome.
I have autism and I love how spot-on Sesame Street was with covering it. I find Julia so relatable. :)
I'm so angry this masterpiece of a children's show is no longer on HBO Max!!
The show is still on but the old seasons aren't there
Thank you for showing us about these tackle issues from ‘Sesame Street’, MsMojo.
I remember the deployment one and the divorce one so vividly. My dad was in the military still when my parents got divorced and he was deployed again as the papers went through. I just remember coming home to my mom, living somewhere I’d never been with people I didn’t know, and being told that my dad was gone. Watching those episodes over again was really helpful
I was diagnosed with autism at age 2.5 but I'm higher functioning than most. I rarely see people like me on TV let alone children's programming. So introducing Julia finally gave me a character I can relate to
I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 28 in late 2019. When I was 8 I was assessed for autism but got misdiagnosed with borderline autism and a speech and language disorder as it wasn’t common for women to have or be diagnosed with autism back then. But now I’m 31 years old and more women at my age in the world are getting diagnosed with autism
The fuck is borderline autism? You either have it or you don't. They basically said "you have autism, but we don't think it's bad enough".
I’m 36 currently. I am still unable to access a formal assessment so am yet to be diagnosed, but several people around me, including psychologists and counsellors who spoke to me only once (timespans varying from 10 minutes to an hour) asking if I had been diagnosed because it was obvious to them but they were not qualified to make the diagnosis themselves. By this point, everyone (who actually knows what autism is) that has interacted with me is 99.99% certain. I’m glad it’s being recognised more, it helps give a lot of answers as to why I am certain ways.
I had a long and laborious assessment for possible autism which ended with the assessor telling me that I wasn't autistic, but I've always felt that I could be
I already have dyspraxia and while I know the two don't always go together, it still makes me think
@@SamuelBlack84 it’s never too late to get reassessed. How they assessed for autism has changed
I remember Sesame Street having this song where a little bird sings about divorce. "Mom's trees over here, back there is daddy's tree. They live in different places but they both love me."
Such a sweet song and it explained joint custody and divorce perfectly for children
Julia is very relatable to me. I'm on the Autism spectrum and I too have sensitive ears. When I was a little kid, I was scarred for life by a fire drill. The alarm was a loud horn that went off in the classroom. It scared me to death. It doesn't scare me as much now but I still get nervous when a fire alarm goes off.
I never thought in my life that I would relate HEAVILY to a Sesame Street character. That being Julia. Besides having autism, we both enjoy art and tend to hate loud siren noises. She became one of my favourites because of this.
Same!!!
i love how much this show will teach a younger audience about serious topics in a way that they can understand and learn
They always make sure to get a lot of help with presenting and explaining. And it’s always done in a way that doesn’t talk down to the children. It’s easy to understand but not dumbed down, you know?
Death is one of the hardest things to explain to anyone. It really is a case of “just because” but it can still be so hard to get that across.
Like many in this comment section, I have autism, having been diagnosed at age 5. While that was long before Julia was introduced to Sesame Street, it is good to see one on the spectrum play such a pivotal role in many episodes. For like Julia doing it in a Julia way, I've come to many a solution in my life in an Edward way. One example of this is using statistical analysis in a variety of applications. As a result, I now have a master's degree (from May last year) in geography.
What makes Sesame Street so beautiful is that they’re not afraid to tackle the big issues that kids go through these days. I know they still have to say it in a way for kids to understand, but they don’t sugar coat it. That’s why I love this show so much. I’m 24, but I’ll forever love this beautiful show🥹
As someone who had Sesame Street all through out my life I never realized how much they have tried to help. Mad respect.
Knew number one was going to be death, and would involve the episode with Big Bird learning about Mr. Hooper's death. Probably one of the most important aspects of the show, and a reminder of why we'll always need it.
I'm glad they took that opportunity to talk to their audience about death, rather than just glossing over it. Often, kids know nothing of death until it happens to someone they know and love. I wonder if they've done anything relating to the death of a parent, though. Especially during this pandemic, so many children have lost parents, and I wonder if seeing their experience reflected in a muppet, and discussed as respectfully as they discuss everything else, would ring some measure of comfort. I don't know, just a thought. After all, the death of a dear friend is very hard, but the death of family ...
@@seamarie3111 I think they did that with Elmo. There's a clip about "Uncle Jack" who died, though I don't know the context behind it or if it's legit.
Grew up with it, though I haven't seen a lot of the early eps as of yet. Am interested in the voice cast and the history behind the show.
There's a documentary called "Street Gang" that's really great 😊
I’ve never seen a single episode of Sesame Street. But What I can conclude from these clips is that its literally the best children show ever to exist
One of the key reasons it was made was to help give inner-city kids a chance at an education, even if they couldn’t go to school. There was a lot of emphasis on numbers and the alphabet ever since the earlier days. Still going strong, the show has tackled issue after issue for children to learn and understand, maybe even relate to, in the world. This list isn’t even half of it. There was also an episode where Big Bird had to spend a little while in the hospital, and when a hurricane came through the street and destroyed poor Big Bird’s nest, an episode that showed Elmo dealing with a fire in the shop and the trauma that can come from such events and so much more.
Some of the older content wouldn’t fly today (some of the skits could be seen as inappropriate these days but were still considered child-friendly) but clips do exist on TH-cam and they were released to DVD.
Growing up as a child of parents with substance abuse, I absolutely love that they implemented that into the show
Can y'all do a Top 10 or 20, times Mr. Rogers tackled serious issues? I loved him growing up and I know there were some very hard hitting issues, that he tackled, even if at the time the topics were sensitive or taboo at the time of him talking about said issues!
I wasn't diagnosed with Autism until age 12. Julia is 4 years old so for me to watch this and see my little 4 year old self in her and remember that I didn't get any help or evaluation no matter how much my mom tried to get it for me (because she knew, she ALWAYS knew), it's bittersweet. I'm happy to see my condition on tv, especially a kids show but it's a reminder of how hard my life has been. I have Asperger's specifically.
This restores so much faith in humanity. Sesame Street is just such a wonderful and pure show and i am here for it. It's doing such a good job at teaching these things.
I love how Sesame Street doesn’t treat Karli’s mom like she’s a bad person (or Muppet).
I wonder if Sesame Street ever did a show about child abuse, since some kids are in foster care for that reason. And sadly sometimes there is abuse in foster homes too.
Definitely important for the children in similar circumstances where their parents aren’t bad, just struggling with “grown-up” issues, need some help and need someone else to help care for their children for a time while they focus on getting everything sorted out. There will of course be cases where the children are apart from their parents because the parents are bad people, but it’s not always the case, and it’s good they’re not vilifying a case where someone needs help.
I have a plethora of issues and this show just made me feel so much better... It was always so nice to know that I wasn't alone growing up...
I'm so glad that Sesame Street tackled these hard issues. Like losing Mr Hooper and having it devastate Big Bird, Elmo being traumatized by a fire at Hooper's Store, to Big Bird getting bullied by the president of a club for birds, all the way to adding Julia, a Muppet with autism. My undiagnosed autistic child self would have loved that, but my fully diagnosed adult self still very much loves it. (If that makes any kind of sense whatsoever) I love that Sesame Street isn't afraid to tackle serious issues, we need more kids programs like this.
Ikr? They could've easily sugar-coated his death by saying he's on a break, or by replacing his character entirely. But nope, they went full throttle, telling the audience that he's never coming back.
The show knew who their target audience was, and respected that.
It’s refreshing to see and know that this show is staying true to themselves
Julia reminds me of myself… I was diagnosed with autism at age 9.. And I’m 12 years old now.. I used to be bullied a lot I don’t like to talk about it much…… But Julia is my favorite character on Sesame Street because I can relate to her character 💗
Most everything you needed to know in life, you learned by watching Sesame Street. It's no wonder they've always been targeted by anyone who thrived on division and hate!
As a person with a visual impairment, I fully concur that Sesame Street was (and is) awesome for doing this!!
Honestly I'm convinced the only topic they haven't covered is homophobia. I'm not surprised cause its kind of a difficult topic, however I still kinda want them to cover it in the near future...
@Bardenbella120 exactly! They have interracial couples in the show, why can't we have some gay and lesbian ones too?
@Steven Leitner I don’t think that can happen, they’re brothers.
@Steven Leitner from what i heard, atleast!
They now have a family with two dads so that's a start at least.
@@ashkitt7719 oh cool!
I have never watched Sesame Street I live in the uk so it wasn’t on tv or it was but I watched CBBC. But after the line ‘she does things in a Julia kind of way’ that’s just the best nicest way to describe autism. It’s the first time I’ve heard someone other than my family describe it that way! Just being us. And it’s nice to have a bunch of characters that want to listen and learn. Nice change from most people. I always knew of the show handling things well but I didn’t realise it would be explained so like well, how I would. You don’t get that often from Shows explaining autism. You can tell most research teams don’t actually ask an autistic person how they feel but this shows they did. Awesome! Really lovely to see representation and to see it be received well to.
Julia is so relatable to me as I was diagnosed with Asperger's back when I was 6. Loud noises can startle me, and I have a fixated interest on certain topics like cars and skyscrapers. I'm so glad that that show, like Arthur, portrayed autism accurately, unlike most media.
I’m autistic and when I first saw the Julia episode, I couldn’t stop crying. Sesame Street did such a beautiful job explaining autism and I wish Julia was around when I was little, it would have made life much different.
I find the PBS shows fascinating, because I really learned from them when I was a little kid in the 70s. Sesame Street started in 1969, only 3 weeks before I was born, and it's interesting how it has a whole history that spans my whole life. In the TH-cam days, I have learned a lot about things that Sesame Street has done since I stopped watching it on TV. It's cool how some muppet characters have lived on but are performed by different people that voice them close to the original performers, and there are so many new muppet and human characters.
As a 13 year old girl with autism, I can say I'm very happy that Sesame Street tackled my condition! Julia just seemed to pave the way for Entrapta!
Please do top 10 times My Little Pony Friendship is Magic & Equestria Girls tackled serious
We were all different and unique when I have autism whenever I don’t talk that much when it feels like you were a chatterbox and sometimes chatterbox’s are curious 🤨 and talk serious 🧐
Beautiful list:) I really liked Julia minus the autism speaks attached to it. I’m autistic myself. This list brings so much joy and tear to my wye. Good job
I love that the touch the topic of Lost and grief I have sadly lost a beloved family member back in 2021 It was sad but thankful my family has moved on but we still praying that is in a better place.
One of the reasons why Sesame Street holds up so well and is still loved by kids and by adults is because of how they always handle these upsetting and problematic topics with dignity, empathy, honesty and respect. I wanna have children and be a mom some day and I hope Sesame Street is still around then 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Could not agree more!
Precisely, I love how honest and gentle they are with explaining their topics.
@@trinaq yes yes yes! It's beautiful!
Seasme Street, and Bluey are one of those preschool/little kid shows I absolutely love watching with my son, niece and one of my nephews tbh.
I had a private speech therapist as a kid, but never knew why until five or six years back when my parents told me I'm autistic. I cried so much that day, it explained nearly EVERYTHING about my behavior that I've been questioning for so long; why I'm antisocial and didn't talk much as a kid, why I'm often bothered by certain loud noises, like children crying, why I tend to focus more on my interests than certain school subjects (history, foreign language, physics, etc), also my quick reactions and strong senses, why I tend to stim (as in hand flapping) and/or bounce when I'm excited, I'm emotionally sensitive and sometimes care too much about people's opinions, when I was younger and had a rough day my mom would put together a little booklet about it to help me understand and get through it (dealing with the older kids in my school, having nightmares in general), I'm often told what to do or say (which sometimes annoys me), I like bland foods, many, many explanations, so having an autistic character in a children's show really touches me, like I have someone to relate to in my crazy world.
The foster care one crushed me, I wish I could’ve had a foster home like that.
Sesame Street will always make a kid feel at home, regardless of race, language, background, medical issue or religion