Why Millennials should stop moaning about the sad films they saw as kids

A children's author argues that experiencing emotional pain in stories is a necessary part of growing up, urging Millennials to reconsider their grievances.

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Why Millennials should stop moaning about the sad films they saw as kids

A children's author is urging Millennials to stop complaining about the sad and emotionally challenging films they watched during their childhoods. Writing from the perspective of a creator of children's literature, the author explains that experiencing difficult emotions is a natural and necessary part of storytelling for young audiences, suggesting that these narratives play a crucial role in development.[1][2]

According to the author, incorporating elements of pain and sadness into children's media serves an important purpose. Rather than shielding young viewers from these feelings, such narratives help them navigate complex emotions, demonstrating that pain is sometimes a vital component of the stories we consume. The perspective encourages adults to appreciate the value of these early cinematic experiences rather than viewing them as source material for complaints.[1][2]

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