Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.

Source: This quote is from “You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor” (1995) by Fred Rogers.

One of the universal fears of childhood is the fear of not having value in the eyes of the people whom we admire so much.

Source: Fred Rogers, You Are Special: Neighborly Wit And Wisdom From Mister Rogers (1981).