I think that fairy stories are good for children. They enrich creativity, educate children on right and wrong conduct, and offer them a platform to work out complex emotions. “One of the central reasons that fairy tales are important is that they aid in child development. Fairy tales are often shaped to test children’s initiative”.(p.77)- “The Positive Impacts of Fairy
Tales for Children” by Leilani VisikoKnox-Johnson. Also “Acting out folk and fairy tales enables children to explore their developing inner selves, to take risks, and to exercise
imagination and creativity”(p.62) – ” Rediscovering the Power of Fairy Tales” by Mary Howarth. The two quotes mentioned stood out for me, as they represent what fairy tales represented for me when i was growing up and later on I passed on to my daughter when she was growing up. To my understanding Fairy Tails are meant to be use for entertainment, educational and explorative purposes. Fairy Tales can teach our young once difference between good and bad, how to act, how to use manners and how to treat others.
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3 thoughts on “Michal Piencioszko week 11 discussion”
Hello Michal, I agree with how vital fairy tales are to children, this is one of the first experiences they get with morals and morality rather than just “good and bad”. It’s difficult to see the outcomes of good morals in day-to-day life but stories allow the child to see what happens when good triumphs over evil. This may subconsciously instill a sense of morality within the child. After all who doesn’t want to be like their hero?
Hello Michal, I agree with you. Fairy Tales play an important role in child development by instilling important life lessons and creativity. Like you, I found fairy tales fun and exciting to read or listen to as a child. I find that I’ve taken many lessons from them in my adulthood, teaching me about kindness and the importance of making good decisions.
Michael, thanks for the clear opinion and good support with quotes from the articles. You are right that fairy tales serve multiple purposes including entertainment, education and exploration of imagination.