Character Quote by Don Bluth
“Basically the children who watch it just see the little characters they love, and so they're not discerning about whether it looks great or it's a great story or anything.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Talk, 1995
Children accept characters without critical evaluation of story or visual quality.
In simple terms: Kids love characters without judging depth.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical media literacy in kids.
Themes
media literacy
children
animation
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
educational
observational
When to use this quote
- watching cartoons
- school media classes
- family viewing
Key Concepts
education
parenting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach kids to appreciate quality?
- What balance between fun and critique?
A Different Perspective
Critical thinking may reduce simple enjoyment.
