Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the sharing of folktales for children from various cultures. Participants are invited to contribute their knowledge of well-known stories, exploring a range of folktales from different regions including European, Japanese, American, and Russian origins.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions familiar folktales such as "The Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Little Pigs" and seeks additional suggestions.
- Another participant provides links to Aesop's Fables and Hans Christian Andersen's stories as examples of children's folktales.
- References to Ruth Manning-Sanders' works are made, highlighting their popularity among children.
- Discussion includes the mention of the Aarne-Thompson classification system for categorizing folktales.
- Several participants suggest additional stories, including "Hansel and Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and tales from the Brothers Grimm.
- Some participants express interest in non-folktale stories like the Asterix-Obelix series and Tintin, noting their significance in childhood.
- There is mention of the Panchatantra and Jataka tales, with one participant offering to share more about their origins and teachings.
- Concerns are raised about the variations in the Brothers Grimm stories over time, with a participant noting the difficulty in finding original versions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the value of sharing folktales, but multiple competing views exist regarding which stories are most significant or representative. The discussion remains open-ended with no consensus on a definitive list of folktales.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the accessibility of certain links and resources mentioned in the discussion. There are also varying interpretations of the cultural significance of certain stories.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to those looking for children's literature, educators seeking diverse folktales for teaching, or anyone interested in cultural storytelling traditions.
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. When it's about books I prefer to separate time for them since I don't feel good leaving them half read.