I believe fairy tales are beneficial for children because they encourage creativity and imagination. Through magical storytelling, young children are able to picture and fantasize about different worlds and characters, helping them develop a vivid imagination. In List A, “The Positive Impacts of Fairy Tales for Children” by Leilani VisikoKnox-Johnson from the University of Hawaii, the author explains that therapists often use fairy tales when working with children. This allows them to observe the child’s emotional responses in a safe, non-threatening way. As VisikoKnox-Johnson puts it, “This provides a great way of accessing children’s imagination by exploring memories of fairy tales and using them to address painful or unsettling issues in a nonthreatening, playful manner.” Another source, Why Fairytales Matter, discusses how author L. Frank Baum used fairy tales not just to expose false magic, but to highlight “the magic of language, the power to with words.” I found this idea especially powerful because it shows how imagination and storytelling shape the way we express ourselves and understand the world. Together, these sources show that fairy tales not only spark creativity but also help children process emotions and develop their own unique way of thinking.
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I really agree with your view that fairy tales play an important role in encouraging creativity and emotional growth in children. Your point about therapists using fairy tales as a non-threatening way to explore emotions is very interesting, it shows how storytelling can be both abstract and therapeutic. I also enjoyed your point of view on L. Frank Baum’s use of language, which highlights how fairy tales help children develop self-expression. Altogether, I think your response validates the substance of fairy tales in child development.