Ten-second review: Why are folktales censorable?
Quote: “The use of folktales, especially fairy tales, is somewhat controversial. Some disapprove ‘for moral and religious reasons, asserting that the craft and cunning that often help folk heroes achieve their purposes do not instill worthy ideals in children.’ Others contend that youngsters can and do differentiate between fantasy and realism and folk literature does not condone this kind of behavior; it merely shows that it exists.”
Source: CM Kirkton. “Once Upon a Time… Folk Tales and Storytelling.” 1025.
Comment: The issues is whether impressionable youngsters imitate the behavior of the characters in the books they read. RayS.
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