Are Fairy Tales For Children?

[bilbobaggins764]

Historically, fairy tales were aimed at an adult audience and were considered a unique way to convey truth. We examine fairy tales through J.R.R. Tolkien's perspective and a medieval mindset.

Are Fairy Tales For Children?
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[Aikári Salmarinian]

Sure they are for kids. Why not? Fairytales in my idea where always meant for them? Would that be otherwise?

[bilbobaggins764]

Sure they are for kids. Why not? Fairytales in my idea where always meant for them? Would that be otherwise?

I should have titled it "exclusively" for children. I agree, they are for all people.

[Melahny_oftheWoods]

G. K. Chesterton wrote, "We envy children for still doing what men used to do, such as play games and enjoy fairy tales."

I like what you wrote about how fairy tales are meant for adults (as well as children). I agree that it's a very modern and "new age" way of thinking (since when though? The 1950s? 1900? Or earlier, perhaps, the Industrial Age?) that we must not celebrate life or make merry as adults. We must simply work and toil away and try to "produce things" and make "money." That is our only purpose in life. It's ridiculous, really. Not to mention, back in the day, children worked too. Everyone worked. The wife, husband, and children all worked on the farm, doing their chores. And all of them also took part in the festivals and feast days; they celebrated together. I think that is a nice balance. Hopefully, tides are changing and we will get back to balance. At least in some social circles.

I've heard some people who consider themselves to be "conservative" ridiculing adults for going to Disneyland (or similar parks) or a dress-up party, cosplay, etc... How can you be conservative (supposed to mean you want to conserve the traditions of the past) and think in such a way? Disneyland is, after all, an amusement park. You don't have to go there and partake in the "little kid" activities. You can go on the roller-coasters, shop, dine, see some shows, etc., same thing you would do with kids in tow or not. A dress-up party, festival, cosplay are other ways of cutting loose, being a bit silly at times (nothing wrong with that!) celebrating life, the past traditions, and having a good time with good friends. What can be wrong with that? Whoever thinks it's wrong has something off in their outlook on life. Not to mention, the only way some adults think they can have fun is ingesting substances (whether it be alcohol, smoking, or drugs). How is making yourself drunk or high the only way you can have "fun"? And then they just sit around drinking. Seems very boring to me! I'd rather go to a Medieval Festival and partake in some dancing and songs. Point being... we're not robots. We're not meant to simply make things and be productive to create "profits." Profits that benefit who, I wonder?

What is the point of life if all you do is work in a factory all day, sleep a couple hours, and repeat the process 7 days a week until you drop dead? You might as well be a robot at that point. You might as well be dead. We are here on this earth as stewards for a short time, and we must use that time wisely. Should we waste it trying to make money (which isn't even real), or build things that pollute the environment? Or should we use that time to learn, to heal, to help others, to grow (spiritually), to celebrate, to cherish. I think learning is the big picture here.

Thank you for your article. :)