Open Access"Molly Monster" (2016), as a (wasted) lesson of democratic education and upbringing for democracy, openness and tolerance.
Author(s) -
Anna Sanecka
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
studia z teorii wychowania
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2719-4078
pISSN - 2083-0998
DOI - 10.5604/01.3001.0014.1969
Subject(s) - monster , openness to experience , democracy , mistake , active listening , sociology , brother , psychology , social psychology , aesthetics , law , political science , literature , art , communication , politics
"Molly Monster" is a perfect example of preparing the preschool audience for openness and respect for difference, tolerance, dialogue and listening, cooperation, joint decision making and wise acceptance of change. The film, showing how the main character, Molly, eagerly and joyfully awaits a big change in her family life - the birth of a sister or a brother, and emphasizes the importance of family ties, can therefore inspire to accept changes and adapt to new situations. In addition, the film presents a land where every inhabitant is very different - in size or physical appearance, and the story teaches that being different does not disturb cooperation, mutual help or making joint decisions and taking actions. The film presents an open approach to traditional social roles, emphasizes the role of self-confidence, but also the importance of admitting one's mistake and freedom in decision making.