In todays class we discussed the flourishing idea of the
modern day princess culture, and if this is giving false hope to young girls
everywhere. I, on the other hand, do not think that all young girls are really
changed by the Disney princess they were raised on, but rather the parents of
this era wanting to make their kids happy. I believe that parents are the soul
reason for children succumbing to the princess culture of the times. Now I do
not think this is true for all girls, but I think it is a safe assumption to
say it affects the majority.
In this generation children are raised by media and the
perfect idea of what it means to be happy. Kids are not going out and playing
with their friends as much, using their imagination to do things on their own,
or even wanting to be around other people. I remember when I was growing up I loved
Disney. I never saw it as someone I had to grow up to be but an overall good
story that is entertaining. The difference between my childhood and the
childhood of kids today is that I had imagination. I was able to play with
myself and create fantastical situations and entertain myself, and most
children do not experience this. They are so enamored by todays media that they
cannot even play on their own.
I do not think Disney is hindering the youth but I do think
the parents have something to do with being consumed by the media. I think
parents should take a more proactive approach to their children’s lives and
spend more time with them. I understand that in today’s society mothers are
working more, parents are out of the house at the same time, and kids are being
left in the care of other people. This stigma can change as long as the times
are willing to change with it.
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