I like my Jack in the extended story where he is taking back the family castle from the giant. When I was a preschool teacher, the Jack Story was a massive hit with the kids. We were near a military base (!) and there were themes of justice in the class already. Our immersion in the story brought resolutions to many conflicts going on in the class. I think the kids were mourished with the idea of self-defence and "sticking up for yourself". Bullying is a thriving dynamic in the institutions and I believe "Jack and The Beanstalk" instills the principle of self-defence in young children. Anyway, great post, thanks for writing. I do a kids show where I read fairy tales. I decode the symbolism in fairy tales on another substack I have. Thanks again!
Gino, thank you for the thoughtful and insightful comment. It is quite interesting to read your experiences with children and their need for understanding and working with justice. It's always been my contention that children understand "evil" way before we think they can. That's why fairy tales are so powerful. They show children that there may be danger and possible defeat but there can also be a means to both survive and thrive. I'm glad we're on similar paths.
It's encouraging to read your response, Patty! I agree with your views on a child's understanding. I'm a fairy tale freak these days! Good to hear from you and keep in touch.
I will be waiting for the next part of this story! Thanks.
Thanks for this. Comments are like gold, hard to come by and very precious. Let me know what you think of Part II
I like my Jack in the extended story where he is taking back the family castle from the giant. When I was a preschool teacher, the Jack Story was a massive hit with the kids. We were near a military base (!) and there were themes of justice in the class already. Our immersion in the story brought resolutions to many conflicts going on in the class. I think the kids were mourished with the idea of self-defence and "sticking up for yourself". Bullying is a thriving dynamic in the institutions and I believe "Jack and The Beanstalk" instills the principle of self-defence in young children. Anyway, great post, thanks for writing. I do a kids show where I read fairy tales. I decode the symbolism in fairy tales on another substack I have. Thanks again!
Gino, thank you for the thoughtful and insightful comment. It is quite interesting to read your experiences with children and their need for understanding and working with justice. It's always been my contention that children understand "evil" way before we think they can. That's why fairy tales are so powerful. They show children that there may be danger and possible defeat but there can also be a means to both survive and thrive. I'm glad we're on similar paths.
It's encouraging to read your response, Patty! I agree with your views on a child's understanding. I'm a fairy tale freak these days! Good to hear from you and keep in touch.