I like the relationship between Steven (the title character) and his dad. It's a simple message that even if your parent can't take care of you you can have a healthy and loving relationship with them. It's something that isn't put out there too much. If you frame the show as character development and helping the audience try to learn more about their own identity (which most kids the show is aimed at are doing) it holds a lot more value than what the typical tumblr worship focuses on.