Kids movies are a great movie for family movie night. These movies also have an added bonus that parents can benefit from. This type of film genre usually has some sort of moral lesson attached to it. The many animated Disney movies are a great example of this.

In this article, I’ll talk specifically about one of Disney’s all-time greats: Aladdin. Many around the world have seen this movie since its release in 1992. We all know the story of the peasant boy who sees a princess and immediately falls in love. Not long after, he discovers a lamp and a 10,000 year old genie appears. Since the genie cannot make anyone fall in love, Aladdin uses his first wish to transform into a prince.

You probably know how the rest of the story unfolds, so there’s no need for you to narrate further. The main point is to discuss the moral of the story. Aladdin falsely believed that Jasmin would never love him if she knew his true identity: that of a common street rat. So she hides behind the appearance of a prince. In other words, Aladdin pretended to be someone he wasn’t. This had unforeseen consequences, as it allowed Jafar to take the lamp, become a sorcerer, and take over the palace.

Parents should use this as a learning example. They can explain to their children that if they want to make a good impression, all they have to do is act like themselves and not pretend to be anyone but themselves. This always applies whether you’re trying to make friends at school or trying to impress a boy or girl.

There is also another lesson in the film. Aladdin had three wishes, he could have wished for money, wealth, world peace or whatever. Parents need to remind their children that genies don’t really exist, so they can’t get their wish just by rubbing a lamp. However, your wishes can come true if you set a realistic goal and work hard to achieve it every day. Emphasize that if they want it enough, then nothing is out of their reach. You can cite how unlikely it was for a street commoner in Aladdin to win the heart of a rich princess, but he beat the odds and did it on his own, and not by making a wish.

These Disney movies can be really valuable learning tools for parents if they pass the lesson on to their children.

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