by Victoria Brewster, MSW
I just watched the movie ‘Brave’ again with my kids. Three generations bonding as a family, watching what I consider to be a wonderful movie full of meaning.
“Mend the bond torn by pride” is one of the themes of the movie and I would say is the main theme.
Many families are ‘torn’ apart by pride, stubbornness, lack of communication and lack of bonding.
In order for their to be cohesion in a family; values, morals, religion (for some), similar interests, understanding, communication, respect and empathy are needed. None of us would be individuals if we did not have our own interests and hobbies. Life would be boring if all of society was the same, but at the same time there must be rules as well.
I understand the necessity for tradition and culture especially in the time period the movie ‘Brave’ is set in. Throughout history, kingdoms were led by kings and queens who should have had their kingdoms best interests at heart, although we know that was not always the case. Unfortunately, many kings and queens were greedy, grandiose in thought and at times somewhat delusional to the detriment of the general population. Actually, this is still true today in modern times in some countries.
Families, like kingdoms, sometimes need to set aside tradition for the good of the family members and/or citizens. Pride should not get in the way of bonding.
In the beginning of the movie the queen and princess did not agree on tradition, did not listen to one another and had different interests. At the end of the movie, they developed respect for one another and each others choices. This is as it should be.
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it’good to be social bonding among family.Here in our society,there’s still the feeling of joint family living together.Together many unseen problems’re solved and unity’s there.Though there may be some restrictionsand rules but there’re benefts also.
There are certainly benefits to the different generations living together-care for the youngest generation and care/support for the oldest generation.
This choice/decision is usally based on culture.
Unity, agreed upon values and rules are very important.
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