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Posted on May 18, 2013

The 16 Most Important Life Lessons You Learned From Watching "Recess"

They may have only been in 4th grade, but the kids at Third Street Elementary sure had a lot of wisdom.

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Even though Becky stole Gretchen's science project, Gretchen helps Becky out when the judges' questions start to trip her up. Becky ends up forfeiting the trophy anyway because Gretchen taught her the value of true friendship. Awwww.

Even though Becky stole Gretchen's science project, Gretchen helps Becky out when the judges' questions start to trip her up. Becky ends up forfeiting the trophy anyway because Gretchen taught her the value of true friendship. Awwww.

The rivalry between the dads of Gus and Corn Chip Girl almost torpedoes their really adorable friendship. Thankfully, everyone realizes that COME ON THEY'RE JUST KIDS, LET THEM HAVE A PLAYDATE.

The rivalry between the dads of Gus and Corn Chip Girl almost torpedoes their really adorable friendship. Thankfully, everyone realizes that COME ON THEY'RE JUST KIDS, LET THEM HAVE A PLAYDATE.

Gus almost gets taken in by district headquarters (district headquarters!) because of his commitment to the Power of the Jinx. Again, the Ashleys demonstrate why they are THE WORST.

Gus almost gets taken in by district headquarters (district headquarters!) because of his commitment to the Power of the Jinx. Again, the Ashleys demonstrate why they are THE WORST.

This economic parable saw TJ get a little too big for his britches when he came into a huge supply of Monstickers. Kids are fickle, though, and the playground soon switches to an entirely different form of currency. So maybe this isn't the most realistic economic lesson, but still.

This economic parable saw TJ get a little too big for his britches when he came into a huge supply of Monstickers. Kids are fickle, though, and the playground soon switches to an entirely different form of currency. So maybe this isn't the most realistic economic lesson, but still.

Yes, Recess had its fair share of one dimensional characters, from Swinger Girl to Hustler Kid. But in this episode, the gang learns that their first impressions aren't always as accurate as they think when Hank the Janitor is revealed to be a secret math genius.
When even Gretchen is impressed by your skills, you know you've got something going for you. — Yes, Recess had its fair share of one dimensional characters, from Swinger Girl to Hustler Kid. But in this episode, the gang learns that their first impressions aren't always as accurate as they think when Hank the Janitor is revealed to be a secret math genius.
When even Gretchen is impressed by your skills, you know you've got something going for you.

Yes, Recess had its fair share of one dimensional characters, from Swinger Girl to Hustler Kid. But in this episode, the gang learns that their first impressions aren't always as accurate as they think when Hank the Janitor is revealed to be a secret math genius.
When even Gretchen is impressed by your skills, you know you've got something going for you.

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