Children's shows tend to shy away from adult topics. But Sesame Street has a long history of rebelling against that norm. This time, they're introducing the subject of parental addiction through a Muppet named Karli.
In May 2019, Sesame Street presented Karli, the green Muppet with yellow hair, to viewers through the Sesame Street in Communities website. Digital viewers already know Karli is in foster care. But now Karli reveals why — her mother is seeking help for her opioid addiction. Anyone can watch Karli grapple with her mother's addiction, and see her Muppet friends support her.
5.7 million children under the age of 11 in the U.S. live in a house hold with a parent struggling with addiction. We are proud to introduce new @SesameCommunity resources around parental addiction for children, families & providershttps://t.co/q0Dfjd3fpa #SunnyDaysAhead pic.twitter.com/D42xC30AEC
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 9, 2019 Read more...
via Zero Tech Blog
