Fairytales are not only good for children, but crucial for intellectual and personal development. The Positive Impacts of Fairy Tales for Children” by Leilani VisikoKnox-Johnson, does a great job in explaining how children can use fairytales to work through anxiety and trauma. As someone who is chronically anxious this resonates with me, it can be difficult to express what I am feeling due to burden, embarrassment, or guilt. In VisikoKnox-Johnson’s article, she provides an explanation of how children can resonate with a character based on experiences both the child and the character goes through. In Maria Tartar’s “Why Fairy Tales Matter” she discusses imagination, creativity, and intellectual development that comes from reading Fairy Tales. The curiosity a can have when reading words or phrases that aren’t typically used makes the child want to know what it means. A child can gain a higher quality vocabulary than through educational programming alone.
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Hi Nada, I completely agree! Fairy tales are such a valuable tool for both personal and intellectual growth. I can also relate to your article choices as I found them interesting too and used them for my work as well. VisikoKnox-Johnson’s point about children using fairy tales to process anxiety and trauma really makes sense, especially when it’s hard to put feelings into words, which happens more for children. Connecting with characters who face similar struggles can be so comforting and validating. Tatar’s idea on how fairy tales spark imagination and expand vocabulary is important. They encourage their curiosity and introduce kids to new words and ideas they might not be familiar with otherwise. Together, these perspectives show how fairy tales help kids understand their emotions while also opening their minds to new ways of thinking and learning.
Nan, I agree that the VisikoKnox-Johnson (I really have trouble writing that name!) is very insightful. Bettleheim also writes at length about how fairy tales help children work out their deepest anxieties and traumas. As he notes, it may not be conscious but it happens unconsciously. We see that so well in “Hansel and Gretel.” The capacity for imagination is also so critical in human growth, and fairy tales help develop this in children, fostering creativity. And yes, how about that vocabulary! It may be a little old-fashioned, but is rich and resonant and sometimes mysterious. I look forward to reading your paper!
Hey Nan, I definitely agree with you. Some Fairy tales do have certain aspects where the tales can be like “life lessons” that can help children to deal with anxiety. For some reason I had a hard time finding another article within the second selection(s), maybe it was my source that I used as far as research because there were some sites that didn’t allow me to have access to the full article. Nevertheless, I will use your insights to benefit me when it comes to writing essay 4 the correct way. Thank you for always being descriptive in your discussions boards.