Arthur Gets an “A” for Adoption
I just read the news in Adoptive Families Magazine: Binky Barnes’ family is adopting a baby from China!
The two episodes on adoption, airing this fall, “Big Brother Binky, Parts I and II,” get the facts right and, equally important, the words and emotions.
Once Mom and Dad explain adoption, Binky is as excited as they are. He joins them on the year-long adoption roller-coaster, and has his own moments of insecurity and jealousy.
The episodes are a must-watch. Executive producer Pierre Valette put two years of thought and research into these shows, talking to those in the PBS family who’ve adopted or who were adopted. To his credit, Valette also consulted adoption experts, to assure that the story line was both authentic and inoffensive
I’m excited to see these episodes… and for my kids and everyone else to see them too. What a great way to introduce non-adopted kids to the world of international adoption! According to my local station, the episodes will air September 7th. Check your local listings to see when it’s on for you.
Cool! Thanks for the heads up. I love Arthur, although Ava doesn’t watch it much anymore. When she was about 2-3 y/o she would make me sing the theme song over and over all day long.
It’s nice to see a show actually put thought and research into their international adoption plot line.