I know this is quite late but I really want to write my thoughts about this movie. This blog post was left in my drafts for almost 2 years (where am I all those years?), and finally, it's here and published.
I'll be honest I've been a Disney fan since I was a child. I started watching Cinderella (one of Disney's first animated movies) when I was seven and since then, I have been able to watch it a hundred times (yes! from part 1 to part 3). See? Did you even know that there is part 3 of Cinderella?
Anyway, I'm not writing here to discuss anything about Cinderella. I'm here to talk about Disney's successful animated movie and everyone's favorite - Frozen!
I actually got the idea of writing this blog when my daughter started to watch it almost every day (3-5 times a day) when she was 2 years old. In fact, she already memorized the lyrics, dialogues, and actions of the movie. Of course, I did too (as if I had a choice?)
So while watching this movie, I discovered a lot of lessons that this movie can teach not just our kids but "us" as parents. So here are the Top 3 Lessons why Parents should watch "Frozen" too!
1. Learn to Communicate
There may be a time in our life when our own parents were the ones who created walls between family members - just like what happened here in Frozen.
Because of their fear, they immediately separated the two sisters without explaining the details to Anna. That secrecy destroyed the bond between Anna and Elsa and made the former think that she was just shut without any reason.
Does it feel familiar to you?
Because of that, Anna didn't believe Elsa's concern/love and became mad with the disapproval of her marriage to Hans.
As a parent, we need to make sure each member of the family knows what's going on, especially our kids. If only the parents were brave enough to let Anna know about Elsa's secret, the latter will not be afraid of her own powers. Also, Anna will know how to protect her sister.
Communication. This is sometimes what's lacking in the family. We sometimes assume that everything will be better if the parents are the sole problem solver in the family. Remember, we can learn from our kids.
If there's a lack of communication, assuming someone else's actions/words and even beliefs without confirmation will also create misunderstandings between family members.
"You don't have to live in fear, 'cause for the first time in forever, I will be right here.” — Anna
2. To teach your child to accept and love themselves
If you are very focused on watching "Frozen" you may probably notice the two versions of Elsa here. The version of Elsa who is afraid and the version of Elsa who let go of her fears and embraces her powers. Which version do you like better? Of course the latter because that's when she sang the "Let it go" song.
Kidding aside though, this is the reality of every human being. When we live in fear, we are afraid to tell the world who we are. Why? Because we are always prioritizing the opinions of others more than our own feelings. This may result in sadness, anxiety, and even depression. We may even feel lost. After all, we put ourselves in someone else's frame because we thought that would be safe. In short, you are living in someone else's fear.
You see, parents are the ones responsible for influencing their children to embrace and love themselves, no matter how different they may be in the eyes of the entire human race. In this movie, instead of teaching Elsa the beauty of her powers, they focused on the negative side of it and kept her away from everyone else. Imagine if you are good at something but your parents don't see it as a talent and ask you to forget it, that one hurts, right?
We, as parents should be the ones to teach them to love and accept themselves by showing, accepting, and loving them for who or what they are.
"People make bad choices when they're mad or scared or stressed."
Frozen
3. Fill your home with love, so they will not look/chase it outside
Remember when Anna met Hans and immediately accepted his proposal without knowing the person completely? That is exactly what will happen when the person doesn't feel enough love inside their home. The person will seek validation and love away from home. They will start to spend more time with friends, co-workers, and strangers instead of spending time at home. They easily accept offers even if it's less than what they deserve.
More than any material thing, our presence as parents is far more important for our children. Once we fill our home with so much love, will they look for it elsewhere?
Go back to #2 as showering your home with so much love starts by accepting and loving them completely. True love starts at home.
Before we judge the choices of our children, let's ask ourselves, what can we do to make things better for him/her at home?
What is lacking in our home that my children tend to look for it outside?
Remember what Elsa said in the later part of the movie when Anna thawed from being ice? She said, "Love", and immediately figured out how to control her powers.
Yes, the answer will always be..... LOVE, and not FEAR.
I'm not sure if you can see these messages from that movie but this is just some of my viewpoint. I know there are lots of lessons that you can learn from Frozen and what I outlined above is just the tip of an iceberg. So, go on, watch it all over again, and make sure to watch the 2nd part as it is more exciting!
Comment here with your thoughts!
Until next time, let me end this blog post with a quote:
Only an act of true love will thaw a frozen heart.
Elsa
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