It is very important to regulate our children's screen time, especially when they are very young. This is so as not to hinder their good psychic development. However, it is not a question of demonizing the screens: everything is a question of control and regulation.
Cinema sessions at home can be privileged moments of sharing and joy. It is also an opportunity to address important topics and to transmit moral values. These moments are all the more important when the child is between 6 and 12 years old.
Indeed, at this age, the child also develops a moral conscience , he is curious and fascinated by the concepts of justice , equality and rules (which he questions). He tries to determine what is of the order of good and of the order of evil. He is captivated by the heroes. It's time for tales , wonderful stories full of twists and ends with a moral. We therefore offer you today a list of films which, we hope , will make you spend wonderful moments together.
1. Arrietty, The Little World of Pilferers
Summary : In the suburbs of Tokyo, under the floorboards of an old house in the heart of a large garden, tiny Arrietty lives in secret with her family. They are Pilfers. Arrietty knows the rules : you only borrow what you need and in such small quantities that the inhabitants of the house do not notice it . Yet when a young boy, Sho, arrives home to rest before a serious operation, she senses that everything will be different. Between the young girl and the man she sees as a giant, a friendship is formed that no one will be able to forget...
For whom ? From 5 years old.
Moral: This film advocates tolerance and acceptance of other people's differences . He also advocates an alternative, sustainable lifestyle based on recycling.
2. Cars
Summary: Lightning McQueen, a superb racing car, travels to Los Angeles to compete in the biggest competition of the season. Along the way, following a diversion, Flash finds himself in the quiet little town of Radiator Springs, on Route 66. There, he will meet Sally, an elegant Porsche, the very strict Doc Hudson and Martin, a rusty, but very endearing tow truck. With them, he will discover that there are more important things in life than trophies and glory.
For who ? Does your child have a keen interest in cars, trucks, trains? Then he will be absolutely fascinated by the adventures of Flash and his companions.
Moral ? Cars is a moral tale that challenges glory and individualism to uphold the values of caring and love.
3. The Gruffalo
Summary: A little mouse walks through a very dark wood. She meets a fox, an owl and a snake who find her very appetizing and each invite her to lunch in their home. But the little mouse, very clever, pretends to have an appointment with... a gruffalo! But by the way, what is a gruffalo? The Gruffalo was nominated for the 2011 Oscars in the Best Animated Short Film category.
For who ? This film could slightly frighten the little ones. It might be less scary if you tell the story first (the movie is taken from a book). They will see that the little mouse, in spite of everything, will come out of it.
Morale: This film triggers a real work on fear.