I certainly don't want a world for my kids in which the PT is considered Star Wars gospel.

They shouldn't consider ANYTHING as "gospel", including the OT.
That settles it - you're a weirdo.

it's that I think the PT lessens one's ability to enjoy the OT.
For a weak mind, probably.

It's not my business to try to mold them into the type of Star Wars fan I want them to be. To do so would be a tad insane IMO.

After my little sister and I finish up Episode II this Saturday, I'll never put the PT on for her to watch again. Episode III was PG-13 anyway. Nothing but the OOT from now on.

Most awesome sequence of posts EVER.