The idea of a TAGS theme park is interesting, but not sure if it would
attract many people other than our current TAGS generation. There would
also be a risk of over commercializing TAGS and it might take away from
the true Mayberry spirit.
I agree with Ken about how much things have changed with the rearing of
children today as compared to TAGS. I worked as a child protection
investigators for years and often remarked that what was acceptable in
the days of Mayberry would not be acceptable now. Things like leaving
Opie alone at home; and letting him wander on his own without knowing
where he was would get Andy and Aunt Bee reported these days. And of
course taking kids out to the woodshed is definitely a no no now! The
show also made light of other problem's of society such as domestic
violence, alcoholism and the woman's place in society. They made for
funny story lines but compared to today's standards would not go over
welll. Granted today's shows are worse in many respects as nothing is
taboo especially when it comes to sexuality and moral values. If these
shows were on when I was a kid, I would not be able to watch any of them
due to their content. One could argue that the old fashioned methods of
parenting that Andy Taylor used were effective and kids respected adults
more. Parents are either afraid or too lazy to discipline their kids
now. If a kid acts out these days they are diagnosed with something
such as ADHD or Oppositional Defiance and put on medication. In a lot
of case it is likely a case of lack of good old fashioned Mayberry
morals and values! We need a good mix of Mayberry values, good
parenting skills, common sense and good moral judgement in today's world.
May the spirit of Mayberry live on in all of us!
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