http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ca_muppet_dc_1
oooh discussion
What do YOU think about Sesame Street adding an HIV Positive muppet to the cast? Do you think by doing so, it could be a positive approach to teaching children about HIV and AIDS?
Although I haven't personally seen the show, and am not quite sure what the approach they're using is, I think it could be a more gentle and positive way to teach children what it's like living with HIV and AIDS. Although the disease is a harsh subject, I think children, no matter what age SHOULD be taught about it. Millions of people, including young children, die from it daily. It's becoming a HUGE problem, and I think part of the reason that it is, is because people don't have enough information on it, and are not taught about it. I personally never really learned much about HIV and AIDS in school, and at the rate people are contracting it, I think more awareness should be raised. Incorporating the subject into a kids show is a brilliant idea. Opinions please?