The article discusses the importance of children's and family films in shaping a person's cinematic experiences and memories, reflecting on how these experiences are vital for young audiences. It also highlights concerns regarding the ability to expose children to cinema amid rising censorship and societal pressures. The challenges of homeownership and the changing landscape of family dynamics pose questions about the feasibility and safety of raising children in today's world. Ultimately, the piece connects personal worries to broader cultural issues impacting family life and shared memories.
As we navigate our new reality, I wonder will I ever construct the beginning of my child's cinematic canon? This question, this worry, while absolutely coming from a place of privilege and high accessibility, is also an acknowledgment that extends beyond buying billets and purchasing popcorn.
With the rise in censorship and control of the public access to art in all forms, both nationally and internationally, there are many factors beyond the individual that influence this once undoubtedly possible-even likely-capability of creating a family.
Surely one can see how I quickly snowballed from worrying about society's slow crumble of what the status quo once provided to my not-so-pressing concerns of missing out on the crucial elements of family and memory-making.
For families, it is usually a precious outing that produces a pivotal impression on future film habits and overall development, specifically for the young ones.
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