Whose stories would you prefer your children to read?

2019-08-18T11:10:12-04:00

Here's an interesting challenge, one that I wouldn't hesitate to answer. Harry Potter or Huckleberry Finn. Finn. No hesitation. I could live Finn's adventure (sorta did). Potter? Never. It's pure fantasy. And I prefer the moral concepts presented in Twain's story. And, while I'm on a rant, I prefer the stories of Washington Irving over The Brother's Grim. Again, American over European story telling...
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/01/why-the-british-tell-better-childrens-stories/422859/

Why the British Tell Better Children’s Stories

Their history informs fantastical myths and legends, while American tales tend to focus on moral realism.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 18 at 2019 11:18 AM

2019-08-18T11:18:24-04:00

Finn. As they get older like my step son who is 9. Mobey dick

Response by MSgt Matthew Cates made Aug 18 at 2019 3:14 PM

2019-08-18T15:14:23-04:00

I'm not against more realistic stories, but we can create these in our own lives. As you said, you could live Finn's adventure. So if I have to pick, I think it's more fun to read about things which cannot be done. These can spark imagination and creativity, which helps form new connections in the physical brain and paves the way for 'out of the box' thinking. Just a thought..

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 18 at 2019 6:24 PM

2019-08-18T18:24:18-04:00

CPT Jack Durish I read everything ,Cpt.,so children's stories were not a specific i can relate too,though,Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn were two that i enjoyed. Moby Dick,Gulliver's Travels,The Odyssey.I think i read everything by Charles Dickens.