Adversity in Life
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clarabella:
Er, yes... but that's not all they are selling... :shock:[/quote] :!: Oh, then you gotta educate me...cos I am now clueless..
You mean selling their \"private collections\" of their belongings?ks2me:
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On the other hand... heard of how creative Japanese girls earn pocket money? :shock: -
mckenzy:
take away their allowance
hee actually, I think that might be a good way to practise real world skills at a certain age. Many of my ang mo classmates start working for their pocket money from their early teens ...distribute news papers, baby sitting.
having such skills built independence but I think dealing with adversity like death, illness, war are more difficult. Can't think of how we prepare for that other than instilling a positive outlook and spirit of perseverance in them -
mincy:
ya...but they also move far away from their parents after they hit 18yrs old, seldom visit and gave no allowance (even if it's token).Many of my ang mo classmates start working for their pocket money from their early teens ...distribute news papers, baby sitting.
It's a bit of different culture and family values. IMO. -
I think it really depends on the values inculcate since young. Learning how to be independent do not have to equate distance from family.
Many ang mo families have a close relationship (call and visit frequently, take care of each other, choose to live close to each other ) and many asian family can be quite disconnected and distant too. Perhaps we can absorb the positive side in training our young to be independent yet still incalcate filial piety and family values in them. -
sashimi:
(However, I still refuse to watch Grave of the Fireflies, too sad.)
Watched that only twice and refused to watch it again.
It's really tragic and it touched me so emotionally that I can't stop crying. -
Is Grave of the Fireflies the Japanese Anime by Gong Qi Jun? Think it is probably more suitable for older kids as it deal with the hush realities of war. It is very sad ...I
and felt really sad for a number of days after that. -
mincy:
Is Grave of the Fireflies the Japanese Anime by Gong Qi Jun? Think it is probably more suitable for older kids as it deal with the hush realities of war. It is very sad ...I and felt really sad for a number of days after that.
Yup. Has his whole compilation.
That one touched me so much that I started crying when they were moved to the cave. By the time the show's over, my eyes were swollen.
His older works beat his most recent ones like Ponyo, didn't really like that movie. I watched 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' too. Nice! -
Some times I feel Jap Anime have greater "depth" than the usual disney stuff. Did not watch Ponyo but love Spirited Away’ and ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ waiting till my boi is older before I introduce him to those… some of the scenes are kinda scary I think.
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mincy:
Is Grave of the Fireflies the Japanese Anime by Gong Qi Jun? Think it is probably more suitable for older kids as it deal with the hush realities of war. It is very sad ...I
and felt really sad for a number of days after that.
Yes, Miyazaki Hayao is the Japanese pronunciation (宮崎 駿) - the grandmaster of Japanese animation. He generally avoids using any digital means to create his films, prefering the traditional hand-drawn processes. And he is the sort who would animate every little thing, like how the winds blow upon the grasses and leaves.
His films can touch all ages, some are deceptively simple, some thinly veil the horrible truths of humanity in them (eg. war). Many are able to draw tears. While Grave of the Fireflies is heartbreaking, films like Totoro and even Howl's Moving Castle will bring you tears of joy. My daughter loves his films dearly (but she is still not allowed to watch Grave of the Fireflies, like me).
Coming back to the topic, his films do indeed deal with adversity in life, esp. for the child protagonists (often girls with uncommon strength).
From being separated from parents (Spirited Away) to pleading help for family (Totoro) to war, to over-coming low self-esteem (Howl's Moving Castle), these are very wholesome entertainment for children. (But choose carefully, a few are scary or even downright violent).
Adults should watch along and gradually explain to the kids what the stories teach. I'm sure you'll learn something along the way as well.
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sashimi:
(But choose carefully, a few are scary or even downright violent).
幽灵公主is the one I find really scary, but it's a very good anime where he drew about how anger/revengefulness can be so self-tormenting that they turn into 'monsters'.
Wa, talk about 宮崎 駿 got alot of things to say.
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