5 Inspiring Kids Movies That Your Kids Will Love to Watch This Weekend
Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces, found that all stories consist of a common structural element found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. They are collectively known as The Hero’s Journey. 1 It demonstrates that every story has a different lesson; and in every journey there’s a hero — you are the hero in your own life and in your own journey.
As a parent, we should find those movies and explain the lessons to our children. These life lessons will inspire children to change the world. Let’s see how movies deal with childlike universal questions and bring us powerful life lessons.
Let us now take a look at 20 movies you should watch with your children and the life lessons they provide us.
1. How to Train Your Dragon: Embrace differences, be who you are.
Hiccup is a misfit in a Norse village where fighting dragons is a way of life. He is tossed into dragon-fighting school by his father (the village chief), yet because of his progressive mindset, he befriends an injured dragon named Toothless.
This movie demonstrates that we should encourage our children to be who they are, not who the world (or we) want them to be. This is a difficult one for all parents, to include myself.
2. The Lego Movie: Everyone is ordinary before they become extraordinary.
An ordinary Lego figurine (Emmet) finds himself mistakenly identified as the Special, an extraordinary Lego destined to save the world. Hilariously unprepared, Emmet turns into an unlikely hero.
In all seriousness, this movie demonstrates the importance of being different. Stop trying to be like everyone else just to fit in. Strive to be different and embrace who you really are.
3. The Lion King: Your painful experiences will help you grow and shine.
Simba is heir to the throne, yet forced to leave his family after his evil uncle Scar kills Simba’s father Mufasa. Simba returns to his homeland as an adult and faces his uncle (with the help of his friends).
The Lion King demonstrates the importance of learning from the past and the fact that growth can be scary. In the words of Mark Twain,
“I’ve had many worries in my life. Most of which have never happened.”
4. Toy Story: Teamwork is important, don’t fight alone.
When a Buzz Lightyear (a new toy) arrives on the scene, Woody finds his position as Andy’s favorite toy in jeopardy. When Andy’s family moves, Woody and friends must escape the evil neighbors and reunite with Andy.
Friendship and teamwork are the keys to success in life. Embrace making new friends as it is always fun to get to know people.
5. Cars: Winning is temporary, virtue stays.
Lightning McQueen finds himself lost in an old run-down town of Radiator Springs. He slowly befriends cars in the town who help him in his race at the Piston Cup Championship.
Without humility, we will fail to use our great power in a responsible way. Cars does a great job demonstrating this important trait. Remember the quote from the movie Spiderman,
As a parent, we should find those movies and explain the lessons to our children. These life lessons will inspire children to change the world. Let’s see how movies deal with childlike universal questions and bring us powerful life lessons.
Let us now take a look at 20 movies you should watch with your children and the life lessons they provide us.
1. How to Train Your Dragon: Embrace differences, be who you are.
Hiccup is a misfit in a Norse village where fighting dragons is a way of life. He is tossed into dragon-fighting school by his father (the village chief), yet because of his progressive mindset, he befriends an injured dragon named Toothless.
This movie demonstrates that we should encourage our children to be who they are, not who the world (or we) want them to be. This is a difficult one for all parents, to include myself.
2. The Lego Movie: Everyone is ordinary before they become extraordinary.
An ordinary Lego figurine (Emmet) finds himself mistakenly identified as the Special, an extraordinary Lego destined to save the world. Hilariously unprepared, Emmet turns into an unlikely hero.
In all seriousness, this movie demonstrates the importance of being different. Stop trying to be like everyone else just to fit in. Strive to be different and embrace who you really are.
3. The Lion King: Your painful experiences will help you grow and shine.
Simba is heir to the throne, yet forced to leave his family after his evil uncle Scar kills Simba’s father Mufasa. Simba returns to his homeland as an adult and faces his uncle (with the help of his friends).
The Lion King demonstrates the importance of learning from the past and the fact that growth can be scary. In the words of Mark Twain,
“I’ve had many worries in my life. Most of which have never happened.”
4. Toy Story: Teamwork is important, don’t fight alone.
When a Buzz Lightyear (a new toy) arrives on the scene, Woody finds his position as Andy’s favorite toy in jeopardy. When Andy’s family moves, Woody and friends must escape the evil neighbors and reunite with Andy.
Friendship and teamwork are the keys to success in life. Embrace making new friends as it is always fun to get to know people.
5. Cars: Winning is temporary, virtue stays.
Lightning McQueen finds himself lost in an old run-down town of Radiator Springs. He slowly befriends cars in the town who help him in his race at the Piston Cup Championship.
Without humility, we will fail to use our great power in a responsible way. Cars does a great job demonstrating this important trait. Remember the quote from the movie Spiderman,
5 Inspiring Kids Movies That Your Kids Will Love to Watch This Weekend
Reviewed by Gamehacks 007
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August 15, 2017
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Reviewed by Gamehacks 007
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August 15, 2017
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