Posted by daisym on June 2, 2005, at 21:02:35
In reply to Re: Jung and fairy tales...interesting exercise, posted by Emily Elizabeth on June 2, 2005, at 14:50:51
Fairy tales aren't supposed to be happy. They were a way that parents and clans communicated warnings and social rules to children. They were supposed to clearly show good and evil.
The problem now a days is that we read confusing stories to little kids. That is what I meant by Peter Rabbit got ruined for me. In the story, PETER breaks into Mr. McGregor's garden and STEALS food. But we are led to feel sorry for Peter and hate Mr. McGregor. So the message is confusing.
On the bright side, most Fairy Tales have a good ending.
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