Can we just take a moment to discuss Pua’s absolute
adorableness? I want to squeeze him. (I also might have ordered a plush one for
the pups because I want that cute lil’ face hanging around the house.)
I’ve watched the movie twice now and still break
down into tears when I think about it. The music! The Rock! And, most of all,
the story. I love that my nieces and friends’ daughters are going to grow up
with this exceptional heroine. Moana is an incredible role model for them.
This post is most certainly not a rant about the
other Disney princesses. (They're great!) I just believe that Moana has the
potential to speak to kids in a different way. Children absorb and internalize
stories differently when they’re young, and hopefully when my littles go out
into the world, full of fire and ambition, they’ll have no doubt that they can achieve all
their dreams because Moana did just that. (Obviously, movies are only a small
part of a child’s development, but I’m still glad such an inspiring story is
out there for them.) She’s brave and adventurous while still remaining loyal to
her family, her friends, and – most of all - herself. We should all be so lucky
to have her moral compass.
If you haven’t seen it already, I hope you get the
chance soon. It’s definitely worth it. (But be sure to bring Kleenex!)
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