Mr. Rogers Sends The Sweetest Rejection Letter Ever

Who didn't want to be apart of Mr. Rogers neighborhood. I wanted to be his neighbor! What a polite old man to live next to. Fun Mr. Rogers Fact: He was a retired Marine, that's why he always had long sleeves on...had to cover up the tattoos.

Twenty years ago, a six-year old boy wanted to visit Mr. Rogers home. I am just taking a guess that was not possible due to security reasons, but Mr. Rogers had to let the boy down and say that he could not visit. What has to be the sweetest rejection letter ever, here is what Mr. Rogers wrote to that six-year old boy.

"Dear Christopher,
You are growing and learning so many new things every day. Now you are 6 years old, and you're learning how to type. You did a fine job on your letter! I know it can take a lot of practice to be able to type well. I'm proud of that way you're growing, and I hope you are, too.

It meant a lot to me to know that you would like to visit with me at my house. Christopher, I wish it were possible to meet with the boys and girls who want to visit, but I am busy with my work, and I need to spend my relaxing time with my family. There is also no area for guests in the studio where my television house is. Even though we cant have a real visit, it is good that we have television visits and a letter visit like this one. You might want to pretend about a visit we'd have together. When you pretend, things can be any way you want them to be.

Since you mentioned that you'd like to play with our Trolley, I thought you might be interested to know that we have heard from many children who have made their own trolleys out of play materials at home--cartons or boxes and construction paper. Children can have such good ideas!

Christopher, I'm glad to have a television friend like you. Here are pictures for you and your sister with best wishes from all of us here in the Neighborhood. Each of you is special just because you're you.

You television friend,

Mister Rogers

That makes me like him even more. Now no word on if it was actually Mr. Rogers who wrote the child back, but at least he got a response!

Click HERE to see the actual letter. And if you were a fan of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, click HERE for 15 reasons he was the best neighbor ever!

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