Fairy tales can offer important benefits for children. They encourage imagination, introduce basic ideas of right and wrong, and help children explore emotions in a safe way while some stories reflect outdated values that can be not practical in real world nowadays.
From List A, the article “Sex and Violence in Fairy Tales” by David Isaacs caught my attention. In it, Isaacs explores concerns about the scary or violent parts of traditional fairy tales, such as death or cruelty. He argues that while these elements may seem harmful, they actually give children a way to face fear in a safe setting. This idea made me think differently about how children process intense emotions and situations
From List B, I was interested in “Rediscovering the Power of Fairy Tales” by Mary Howarth. She writes about how fairy tales can be valuable in the classroom to help children understand life challenges, solve problems, and talk about feelings. What caught my attention was her point that these stories allows children to make sense of their own experiences relating to their own life journey.
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Hey Hsu, I agree with your thesis. Children benefit from fairy stories since they inspire imagination, teach right from wrong, and enable them to identify their emotions. Even if some elements could seem unsettling or outdated, they provide kids a safe approach to confront worries and grow from mistakes. These tales also enable children to connect to characters and understand their own lives. Fairy stories support emotional development and significant life lessons for children’s minds, so they are more than just entertainment value.