Like most children, I was raised surrounded by Disney movies, accessories, dolls, games, etc. I used to watch the movies quite a lot, in fact most of my birthdays I dressed up as a Disney character and felt as if I was them at least
for a day. In all honesty, I do like some of their movies but they are not necessarily something that I consider
utterly special in my life or life changing at all. I could easily live without it. I was surprised to see on April 4th
how many people in my class actually admired these movies; some even knew the words to them. On this day
there was a screening of a documentary called “Mickey Mouse Monopoly”, which showed us the true side of
Disney, the responsibility it had on world wide children influence and the impact it had on society and
everything that children do. It seems that this company has more control over children than their own parents;
they have found a way to make money off the innocence and paradise-like image they portray.
After watching this documentary I was in a bit of a shock because of all the elements and situations shown in
these movies that I had overlooked. Considering that I haven't actually watched very much of them since I was
very young is part of my ignorance for the details, but I did have knowledge and I kind of felt that it had very
adult-like themes in them and inappropriate ones for children to be watching at such an early age. It genuinely
feels like a bit of a brain wash when you really take the time to observe and think about it, when influencing so
many children and in a way molding their ways through their films, they should definitely be more careful with
what is shown to them and how. I think this is very much possible to achieve. In the future I will definitely be
more aware of what is being watched, personally I will continue watching their films and when in sight of
children, although it is almost impossible in our current society to keep them away from it, be sufficiently
aware of what is being presented in what they watch and explain myself certain things that shouldn't be how
they are shown by Disney. What made me reflect of this documentary was definitely the horrible moral and
values that were indirectly being taught to the viewers and the adult themes that were certainly there. Also, the
way that through these they were teaching how a boy, a girl and their relationship with others should be. They do
in fact have good messages for the audience, but it seems that the wrong ones are present in them too much and
too drastically to be accepted. It is said that Disney is not necessarily responsible for the children's interpretation
of these films and such, but it's evident that it is of great influence in their lives. Even throughout their adulthood, without them knowing, they have been brainwashed into having these ideas of how things should be, instilled
since early years. It matters not if this is done on purpose or not, they have gained a large amount of power and influence, and thus should create entertainment that is appropriate. Disney should take more responsibility for
their actions and be more cautious, because this is what comes with success. If they do this and show what
really needs to be shown there is no saying all the good that can be done through it.
for a day. In all honesty, I do like some of their movies but they are not necessarily something that I consider
utterly special in my life or life changing at all. I could easily live without it. I was surprised to see on April 4th
how many people in my class actually admired these movies; some even knew the words to them. On this day
there was a screening of a documentary called “Mickey Mouse Monopoly”, which showed us the true side of
Disney, the responsibility it had on world wide children influence and the impact it had on society and
everything that children do. It seems that this company has more control over children than their own parents;
they have found a way to make money off the innocence and paradise-like image they portray.
After watching this documentary I was in a bit of a shock because of all the elements and situations shown in
these movies that I had overlooked. Considering that I haven't actually watched very much of them since I was
very young is part of my ignorance for the details, but I did have knowledge and I kind of felt that it had very
adult-like themes in them and inappropriate ones for children to be watching at such an early age. It genuinely
feels like a bit of a brain wash when you really take the time to observe and think about it, when influencing so
many children and in a way molding their ways through their films, they should definitely be more careful with
what is shown to them and how. I think this is very much possible to achieve. In the future I will definitely be
more aware of what is being watched, personally I will continue watching their films and when in sight of
children, although it is almost impossible in our current society to keep them away from it, be sufficiently
aware of what is being presented in what they watch and explain myself certain things that shouldn't be how
they are shown by Disney. What made me reflect of this documentary was definitely the horrible moral and
values that were indirectly being taught to the viewers and the adult themes that were certainly there. Also, the
way that through these they were teaching how a boy, a girl and their relationship with others should be. They do
in fact have good messages for the audience, but it seems that the wrong ones are present in them too much and
too drastically to be accepted. It is said that Disney is not necessarily responsible for the children's interpretation
of these films and such, but it's evident that it is of great influence in their lives. Even throughout their adulthood, without them knowing, they have been brainwashed into having these ideas of how things should be, instilled
since early years. It matters not if this is done on purpose or not, they have gained a large amount of power and influence, and thus should create entertainment that is appropriate. Disney should take more responsibility for
their actions and be more cautious, because this is what comes with success. If they do this and show what
really needs to be shown there is no saying all the good that can be done through it.
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