"Unlearning the Myths"

Reflection of "Unlearning the Myths That Bind Us" by Linda Christensen.
Article found: https://library.uri.edu/articles/3423761.31208/1.PDF

This article by Linda Christensen leaves me with uncertain/mixed feelings. I have read about things like this before and to an exent I do agree with her. It is definitely true that children pick up on things at a young age and their mind can easily be shapped into what they see or hear. I completely agree with Christensen when she writes, "Children's cartoons, movies, and literature are perhaps the most influential genre 'read'." From what we see  at a young age, we begin to have ideas of what our future will be. We hope that prince charming will come and sweep us off of our feet and we will all have the fairy tale ending. The reality check to that is, that it isn't true. Most of us will live average lives but be completely happy. However, where I disagree is with her thought on how the world has a stereotypical view that is presented by the media. I think it is nice to see children who have dreams and hopes of one day being Cinderella or Snow White, but at a certain age, most kids figure out that what society presents in the media is not true. To me, it almost seemed like Christensen thinks that children are naive to the media and they will fall for whatever they put out, and in my opinion, it is opposite. Most kids tend to realize that their life isn't like that. Christensen seems to hate most mainstreamed shows and movies, but it is all a part of our society and we must find a way to live with it. We have to show kids all types of lives and all types of media.