My thesis is that fairy tales often benefit children early in their lives by inspiring creativity, teaching problem-solving, and helping them understand the difference between right and wrong.
One strong article from List A is “Tell Fairy Stories to Your Children” by Jane Stafford. She argues that children learn moral lessons more effectively through stories than through direct instruction. I agree, stories naturally capture attention and stick in our minds, which makes them powerful teaching tools. Through magical plots and colorful characters, fairy tales introduce moral challenges in ways that are easy for children to understand.
From List B, “Why Fairy Tales Matter” by Maria Tatar stood out to me. Tatar focuses on how fairy tales help build emotional resilience. She explains that even when the stories include dark or scary moments, children aren’t overwhelmed by them. Instead, they feel comforted by the message that good eventually wins over evil.
