#Education #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment   

In this video, converted to audio for the sake of our podcast, we are discussing the importance of storytelling for children, especially during their formative years (0-8).  

More specifically, we are critiquing the history of storytelling for children at the turn of the 20th century. Modern day children stories continuously fail to provide children with objective realities from which to explore complex, real world themes.   

For centuries, myths, folklore and fables served to help children develop a strong foundation of mental resilience, grit and perseverance. The changes to the quality and depth of children's stories plays a significant role  as to why children lack the required tools to deal with many of the challenges and complexities they face in life, today.  

*RESOURCES* 

- Mickey Mouse Monopoly Documentary on Vimeo ($50 to rent)-- You can rent this for free at any university if you have access to a student with a library card: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/12335  

- Trends in Academia - Undergraduate and Graduate Report (Excerpt): https://rachellerealist.wordpress.com/2021/03/03/trends-in-academia-undergraduate-and-graduate-report/  

- The Under Ground History of Modern Education, John Taylor Gatto  

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I'm more than happy to answer your questions, feel free to send an email to: [email protected]  The pre-recorded parent-child workshops are on the way for children between the ages of 4-8; 9-13; and 14-17.  

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Check out the artist on Spotify:  Artist Name: Valdii Song Name: I Learn