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A mother shares how she got into storytelling for kids and how it has helped her in explaining some valuable lessons of life.
Storytelling is an ancient art that is invaluable for kids across the globe. The little ones have an inborn love of stories. Thus, storytelling for kids is of utmost importance – it helps to not only create a magical world but develops a sense of wonder and sharpens their intellect and imagination as well.
Moreover, it is through storytelling that kids develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures and religions, which can promote a positive attitude in them from a very early age.
Sadly, this unique art is on the verge of extinction just like letter writing and book reading, with the advent of the digital age. But, hope is still there in the form of a latent revival.
As a mother, this ancient art of storytelling for kids fascinates me a lot and I make it a point to buy books (not intangible ebooks) for my little one as and when possible.
I would like to take this opportunity to share my wonderful experience with storytelling for kids that has impacted my daughter and her friends in understanding the big bad world outside. Here, I would like to particularly mention the story of Little Red Riding Hood and its symbolism as well.
Little Red Riding Hood lived in a cottage by the woods with her parents. One day, her mother told her, “Dear, your grandmother is unwell. Please take this basket of fruits and cakes to her, but remember, don’t talk to strangers on the way!” Promising not to, Little Red Riding Hood set off. But, on her way she met the Big Bad Wolf who asked her, “Where are you going, sweet little girl?”
The story ends with the wolf attacking grandmother, but the duo being rescued by woodcutters. Little Red Riding Hood then understands why mother told her not to talk to strangers.
Each time I read out this story aloud to my daughter or enact it in front of her, she would listen attentively with her eyes wide open. She now knows that she should not talk to strangers and. In the long run, this may also help her to understand the difference between good touch and bad touch.
As for me, I marvel at the way my little storyteller talks about Little Red Riding Hood to her friends and they all listen in awe. I get to revisit the sweet innocent childhood days through them. Storytelling for kids is a learning experience for adults as well!
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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