Misguidance of Entertainment Today
Imitation is a primary way that children learn and build their identity. If they are constantly watching fantasy films, they…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
It is a significant challenge for parents when popular media makes characters with immoral lifestyles look glamorous, wealthy, or ‘happy’. Whether…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
Children are naturally drawn to mystery, the feeling of a secret to be uncovered or a puzzle to be solved.…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
Mainstream children’s fiction often portrays the ‘rebel’ as the hero. Characters who break rules, ignore their parents, and dismiss authority…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
A subtle but dangerous trend in modern entertainment is the use of ‘evil’ traits, like cruelty, dishonesty, or extreme selfishness,…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
The idea that ‘good’ stories must be boring is a myth that we are determined to bust. Many children are…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
It is easy for a child to be misled by a story that looks bright and friendly on the outside…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
The ‘good witch’ trope is one of the most confusing messages for a young Muslim mind. It suggests that ‘magic’…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
Many mainstream stories rely on ‘the jump scare’ or a fascination with the macabre to hold a child’s attention. This…
Misguidance of Entertainment Today
It is often unsettling for parents to see how modern children’s content frequently uses dark, moody aesthetics and themes of defiance to appear ‘edgy’…