Spoiler: Masha from Masha and the Bear is not on our list.
Cartoons are one of the most adored things by children. But what do they teach the younger generation? What example is being set? Contrary to the beliefs of those who seek to keep a child out of television until he comes of age (or better, before the wedding), many animated films and TV series convey really important ideas to their viewers. Parents can only choose good and useful works of animators. We come to the rescue and tell you about cool cartoon characters from timeless classics and multinews who will teach you the most important things.
This summer’s animation star is Princess Unikitty. This extremely (sometimes even too) cheerful kitty rules her Unicorn kingdom and tries very hard to make everyone in it happy. Of course, she does not always succeed, and this is perhaps one of the main lessons that Unikitty teaches to children. You won’t please everyone, but a positive attitude and a friendly attitude towards everyone around you will make any situation better!
Pappicorn, the younger brother of Unikitty, knows how to find a reason for joy in any little thing, and he often finds himself in funny situations and does not worry about it at all. He is not afraid to tell his friends and his sister that he loves them, and with endless enthusiasm tells everyone around about his adventures, even if they are “minor”. And this hilarious character expresses an important lesson for any child (especially a boy), but rare in Russian culture: do not be afraid or ashamed to show your emotions. You can meet these heroes every day on Cartoon Network at 17.00.
Among the cartoon characters close to parental hearts, there is also one very positive kitten – a kitten named Woof. This cute and open character to the whole world, born by the pen of Grigory Oster, has shown to more than one generation of young viewers how important it is to be kind and accept others as they are. After all, if you look closely, there are no antagonists in the cartoon. Each of the characters simply shows different sides of their character, and Gav tries to understand them. In addition, the kitten teaches boys and girls to be curious, not to be afraid to ask questions and express their opinion: “What name is appropriate for a kitten … And I like Woof better!”
It is not by chance that the tale of the three piglets has been used many times by multipliers from different countries. The story of Nif-Nif, Naf-Naf and Nuf-Nuf clearly demonstrates how important it is to be hardworking and take a responsible attitude to any business. Of course, the main example for a child here is Naf-Naf. He built a nice stone house, which saved his lazy brothers who loved too much fun from the evil wolf. The moral of this tale is transparent and easy to read – just like in a fable. And some questions need to be approached in just that way.
Another trio is the Bears from the animated series We Truth About Bears (every day on Cartoon Network at 15:10 pm). Panda, White and Grizzly are trying very hard to integrate into the human world and become popular and cool. These funny guys will show that the main thing is to be optimistic in any situation. And the cartoon also teaches: “Do not be ashamed of the fact that you are somehow different from others. After all, in the end, it is for your “chips” that everyone loves you! “
Another bear, this time a teddy bear, is loved by everyone – both adults and children – not for instructive stories, but primarily for humor and spontaneity. Winnie the Pooh often finds himself in funny and a little stupid situations, and it would be nice for him to learn manners. But at the same time, Vinnie will convey to the children much more important things: appreciate your friends and be ready to help them, show your resourcefulness and ingenuity … and then even empty honey casks will be forgiven you!
You can find worthy role models both in old “proven” cartoons, and in modern ones. It is important that parents help their children “assimilate” the material: they participate in the viewing, talk with the child about the characters, discuss their actions, and softly express their ideas and conclusions. This deliberate approach to watching cartoons will help you get the most out of your daily entertainment.