Parents and their children agree that the latest Pixar movie — which grapples with puberty and feelings — is relatable and much needed.
Some reviewers and viewers dislike the themes covered in 'Turning Red,' but many parents says it addresses topics in a relatable and much needed way.When Nikki Lewis’ 10-year-old son Adyn wanted to watch “Encanto”, she wasn't enthusiastic about it. When he suggested “Turning Red,” she agreed. She had noticed it on Disney + but had no idea what it was about. She was surprised that Adyn sat through the whole movie —he has ADHD and often plays and fidgets while watching movies.
“I find the criticisms surprising because Meilin's experience is rooted through the very specific lens of her Asian-Canadian family,” Misa Sugiura, 52, a young adult author from Los Altos, California, told TODAY Parents. “But so much of what she experiences is universal.”“People talk about how cringy it is and it’s not surprising because we live in society that has a fundamental disrespect for teenage girls and the things they love,” she said.
Parents found the movie sparked conversation between them and their children. Lewis said she believes the characters are more relatable to children than princesses or cars, for example, and that it teaches girls they can be empowered. “He’s been very interested in learning how to manage his emotions,” Rihn, 39, of Pittsburgh, told TODAY Parents. “I was like, ‘Hey do you guys want to watch this new Pixar movie that’s coming out on Friday?’ My son was like, ‘Absolutely. I saw it’s about a girl who has big emotions.’”
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