Full House

Reviewer: Alyice Edrich

Movie

Full House, Third Season

Plot

A comedy/drama that ran in half hour segments from 1987 to 1995. A young father loses his wife to death (hit by a drunk driver). The father’s brother-in-law and friend move in to help raise his three girls and life will never be the same.

Starring

Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candice Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, and Lori Louglin.

Review

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could live in harmony with those under the same roof? Or better yet, have a few extra hands around that house to keep things running smoothly?

I remember watching Full House when my children were younger and I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy towards Danny, the father. While it was devastating to lose his wife, he was blessed with family and friends who truly knew what it meant to lend a helping hand.

Full House offered families a wholesome show filled with important life lessons as the children grew from babies to high school students. But it was also a show filled with lessons for parents.

As the show progressed, parents learned some pretty neat, although sometimes unorthodox, methods for raising healthy, happy children. And they learned disciplinary skills to boot.

But what I always found fascinating about Full House, were the relationships between Danny the father, Jesse the brother-in-law/uncle and Joey the best friend/honorary uncle. They weren’t simply three men raising three wonderful children, they were confidantes who weren’t afraid to let their guards down long enough to ask for help. And they weren’t ashamed to admit when they’ve learned a valuable life lesson, made a mistake, or needed forgiveness. In every show, the three adults were always learning, growing, and bonding.

While masculine relationships like those portrayed in Full House are rare, it gives hope that men and women can one day learn to embrace each other’s differences, trust without reservations, and grow in unity.

Your Task

This week as you sit down to watch television, put in a copy of Full House and discover what life could be like when we learn to respect one another and share in the responsibilities. Then take the opportunity to use the third season of Full House to prep your family for important discussions on dating, drinking alcohol, trust, name calling, setting personal goals, and the importance of not only saying thank you, but acting grateful.

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