American scientists have discovered that fairy tales about Cinderella and Aurora do the most damage to the self-esteem of boys and girls. This has been reported daily mail.
A new study led by the University of California has revealed that Disney princesses harm the spirit and self-esteem. Psychologist Katherine Hallissy says that such characters can influence even established views. Children often pay attention to the height, figure and external beauty of the hero, subconsciously comparing themselves to the ideal.
“If this toy represents an idealized version of beauty, then this will affect the child’s perception of beauty and as a result, how much in his view the child corresponds to this idealized version of beauty,” said the expert. aforementioned.
As a result of the results obtained, the authors believe that the characters with average height and body structure are the most suitable characters for children. They serve as protection for self-esteem.
The personal stories of the heroes also have an impact. They affect the development of self-esteem in children. Thus, Cinderella and Aurora were called the worst of all princesses due to their inability to withstand the hardships of life.
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