And when a shooting star streaks through the blackness, turning night into day… make a wish and think of me. “And if you’re ever distressed, cast your eyes to the summer sky when the stars are strung across the velvety night. This is a fantastic movie for families of all shapes and sizes, and is a true standout in Robin Williams’s career. Doubtfire, along with absolutely cracking us up, teaches children who face this struggle that they’re not to blame, that their parents love them no matter how their marriages may turn out. When you’re young, especially, it can be hard to separate your parents’ experiences from your own, making it very common for children to blame their parents’ troubles on themselves. Watching your parents go through a divorce can be a traumatizing experience. But if there’s love, dear… those are the ties that bind.” And some live in separate homes, in separate neighborhoods, in different areas of the country – and they may not see each other for days, or weeks, months… even years at a time. Some live with their grandparents, and some children live with foster parents. And some children live with their uncle or aunt. Some families have one mommy, some families have one daddy, or two families. “There are all sorts of different families, Katie. Who knows–all those happy thoughts may even lift you right off the ground. We learned that no matter what obstacles you’re confronted with, you can overcome them and achieve the incredible when you have the faith to do so. Along with this, Peter’s journey also taught us to believe. In the face of moral peril, Peter Banning (The Pan’) seeks to protect the Lost Boys at all costs, as they have sought to protect him. Hook taught us a lesson in taking care of the little guy. “Now I want you to take care of everything that’s smaller than you.” In true movie fashion, he lived happily ever after, and we were all pleased to see it. Genie may be hilarious, but more importantly, he has a kind, selfless nature, making the scene when Aladdin sets him free from “a lifetime of servitude” all the more touching. They show love and loyalty to those closest to them, no matter the consequences. Good friends, for example, treat others the way that they’d want to be treated. From Genie’s famous friendship with Aladdin we learned another important lesson: how to be a good friend. To be able to choose one’s path is truly a magical gift. As the Genie so wisely explains, “phenomenal cosmic powers” don’t even begin to compare to the power of free agency. To be my own master: Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world.”įrom one of Disney’s smartest, wittiest, most beloved characters, we learned the value of freedom. Not to have to go Poof! What do you need, Poof! What do you need, Poof! What do you need?’. Here is a list of our favorite Robin Williams characters and the invaluable lessons they taught us. Doubtfire and Jack, films from which your child can draw very important lessons. Williams spent his entire career bringing to a captivated audience hilariously inspiring films like Hook, Mrs. I’m only one of several million people whose childhood hero was or was played by Robin Williams, which is why his death struck us all on a very personal level. Of all the names I could have picked, I decided to go with my hero’s name: Parrish, as in Alan Parrish, the character played by Robin Williams in the film Jumanji. When I was young and my mom was pregnant with my brother, I was given the task of choosing his middle name.
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