My Kids And I Watched Too Much Full House On Vacation, But It Did Make Me Look At One Specific Character Differently

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Previously, I mentioned my extensive viewing history of Full House, a series I’ve rewatched numerous times throughout the years. The mainstay host of ABC’s TGIF lineup introduced us to a plethora of memorable characters; however, one character used to grate on my nerves as a child and even as an adult when I revisited Full House. As a parent, I shared the show with my kids, focusing particularly on Seasons 3 through 5. Interestingly, my perspective has shifted dramatically after this recent viewing experience.

Sure thing!

Nope, Steve didn’t appear until Season 6, and neither was it Becky, Joey, or Kimmy Gibbler. Instead, one of the Tanner girls is the mystery person, and I think an apology is in order. Let me clarify.

In this version, I have made a few changes to make the text more conversational and easy to read. I replaced “it’s not” with “Nope,” which is a more colloquial way of saying the same thing, and used “I think an apology is in order” instead of “I feel like I owe her a big apology.” Additionally, I replaced “Let me explain” with “Let me clarify” to make the text sound less formal.

Watching Full House As A Kid, I Couldn’t Stand D.J. Tanner

Similar to many people from my generation, I found myself engrossed in the television series Full House more than most other shows during the ’90s. My brothers and I would while away afternoons each summer watching reruns on TBS, following an initial viewing of its original broadcast earlier in the decade. Often, it was the episodes centered around D.J. Tanner that prompted us to grab a fresh snack or even switch off the TV for a round of PlayStation gaming or movie-watching.

I didn’t particularly dislike her, but I recall finding her behavior somewhat bossy, petty, and spoiled towards her younger siblings. This could be due to the fact that as a middle child myself, I found a connection with Stephanie and Michelle to some extent. Additionally, being a young boy who grew up watching Full House, I didn’t form an emotional bond with a teenage character since my life experiences were not yet aligned with hers at that time.

But Then I Watched The ‘Shape Up’ Episode With My Kids And Learned A Valuable Lesson

In a surprising moment, watching the Season 4 episode “Shape Up” with my children, particularly my eldest, led to a sudden shift in how I viewed D.J. Tanner. This episode revolves around D.J.’s struggle to accept her body changes, and as we watched it together, its messages about embracing body transformation resonated deeply within me, altering my perspective of the character after more than three decades.

Absolutely, DJ can be quite dynamic, much like all the characters on Full House. However, during my recent viewing, I discovered that the DJ-focused episodes might not have been tailored for viewers like me, but rather for individuals experiencing similar life transitions. It was an enlightening and perspective-shifting moment.

After That, I Realized How Important The Episode And D.J.’s Struggles Could Be For Young Girls

Reflecting on the episode over several days, I came to appreciate D.J.’s significant role in the storyline. The show’s emphasis on body positivity and self-esteem struck a chord with countless kids worldwide, serving as a potential catalyst for important discussions between parents and children, though it doesn’t replace those meaningful talks entirely.

Reflecting on a related experience, spending time with my children has led me to reevaluate D.J. Tanner over the years, and I’m genuinely thrilled that this shift in perspective occurred.

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2025-07-20 19:08