So, most of my friends know that I take serious issue the recent cancellation of Girl Meets World. And while I’m sure they think I’m a little nutty, I have some seriously legitimate concerns.
I like a “fight the man,” “beat the corrupt system,” vigilante story as much as the next gal, but my concern is that culturally we’ve gotten so intrigued by these stories that we completely avoid the stories that make us better. The ones that teach our children not just fighting to fix problems, but how to fight to become the kind of people who can prevent them in the first place.
Having said that I want to point out that I have learned more about how to explain the world, love, friendship, wealth, God/religion, and education to the children in my life in 3 seasons of Girl Meets World than I have while watching any other show, ever. I shudder to think that we live in a world where a show that can do this isn’t worth fighting for. These brilliant writers have found ways to articulate tremendous life lessons (that most adults don’t have a handle on) by introducing young people to important parts of history and literature. America’s Independence from Britain, Sense and Sensibility, The Dark Knight Rises. It’s a 22-minute lesson with the most amazing homework ever. I’ve concluded that the only reason anyone would cancel this show is that they don’t watch it, resolution for this, watch it. Be amazed, be wowed, cry, laugh, and maybe most important of all share all of these experiences with a young person you love (that’s right, despite the title there’s something in here for the fellas as well).
I’m still hoping that enough people see what I see in this show and we somehow get it back because I love the idea of raising a generation of imaginative, goofy but brilliant dreamers in a world where each one understands the value of the others.
Jesus Girl 