At the age of 54, I've seen a lot of things in my life--good and bad--including TV shows, movies, books, stories. I believe they've all contributed to my growth in one way or another.
This episode had a profound impact on my young mind (I saw it at the age of about 9, I guess).
I realized that whether we are children or not, giving in to temptation is ultimately going to erode our self-respect and possibly endanger our life or others' lives.
I also realized that what we want and think we should have or even think we need is not something we can always determine for ourselves--child or adult.
Finally, I came to the conclusion that those who we meet up with in life who want us to have whatever we want--no matter who they are-- are not necessarily acting in our own best interest. We don't always need a "yes" man. Oftentimes, what we most need is someone who will say "no" or "that doesn't look good" or "it's time for bed" or even "you shouldn't do that."
Ultimately, I guess I could also say that I learned that what looks good on the surface isn't what's really good, and what looks bad, isn't necessarily bad. All good lessons.
Thanks, Gene! :)
This episode had a profound impact on my young mind (I saw it at the age of about 9, I guess).
I realized that whether we are children or not, giving in to temptation is ultimately going to erode our self-respect and possibly endanger our life or others' lives.
I also realized that what we want and think we should have or even think we need is not something we can always determine for ourselves--child or adult.
Finally, I came to the conclusion that those who we meet up with in life who want us to have whatever we want--no matter who they are-- are not necessarily acting in our own best interest. We don't always need a "yes" man. Oftentimes, what we most need is someone who will say "no" or "that doesn't look good" or "it's time for bed" or even "you shouldn't do that."
Ultimately, I guess I could also say that I learned that what looks good on the surface isn't what's really good, and what looks bad, isn't necessarily bad. All good lessons.
Thanks, Gene! :)