A few years ago there was a blogger who called herself Azalea Faye, who just gave birth to a girl. She was one of about 10 million mommy bloggers.
In one post1 she railed against Disney, vowing that she'd never let her daughter be exposed to the gaggle of Disney princesses. The gist of it was that she wanted her daughter's mind to be empty rather than filled with ridiculous fairy tales. I was intrigued by this idea. My daughter was already five years old or so, and I wondered what she'd be like if her mind were empty. And I was glad it wasn't.
Classic Disney movies such as "Cinderella" and "Snow White" expose children to many advanced themes such as jealousy and unfairness, providing a foundation for understanding moral issues. They teach children patience and honesty. The settings inspire wonder in the child, and the issues tend to be black and white, which make the stories better suited for a child's developmental level.
Unfortunately, that post, and the blog it was featured on, is no longer available. But I wonder how that girl is faring. By now she must've entered elementary school, and she's probably hearing about Disney princesses from her friends. Or is she having trouble making friends, because she has less in common with the typical girl than her peers?
What do you think about Disney princesses? What should you fill a child's mind with?
1 "Disney and My Opinion" whose URL once was http://azaleafaye.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/disney-and-my-opinion/
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