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Cinderella: Her Own Fairytale
The lessons we were taught seemed to be proven wrong when we infused our minds by watching Rapunzel escape the tower with the hero and Prince's quest to find Cinderella. When a prince broke the death curse of Sleeping Beauty, all those messages didn't seem to hold true. We were brought up watching these TV shows that polluted our minds with the idea that a Prince Charming would come to our rescue. But we forgot that nobody can truly rescue us from that deep hole; only we have the power to navigate the darkness, seek the light, and illuminate our lives. I feel concerned for all those young minds who fantasize about these heroes and fall into the trap of wrong people, who can give you butterflies but can't provide a roof. These toxic ideals have tarnished the reputation of goodness and heroism. Young girls who believe there's a prince waiting for them are utterly mistaken. The prince they think is waiting for them is out there pursuing his own interests. So, girls, it's time to move past the unrealistic heroism we've craved from men because no man is truly capable of being your hero. In fact, men often lack qualities, depending on women for their every need. What do real heroes do? They save the girl from bad situations and then make her a slave for the rest of her life by creating a home that she can't truly call 'ours.' You might consider me a feminist, but I believe there's no such thing as heroes and princes. We have ordinary boys with their below-average needs and demands, which women are obliged to fulfill under the threat of traditional roles or misuse in the name of love.
By Madiha Masood3 years ago in Critique
Magic and needles. Content Warning.
Shazia, a resident of Karachi's Nachhoor Line, says that the reason for the needles in her fingers is the magic that was performed on her. Talking to Daily Jang, renowned orthopedic surgeon Mohammad Ali Shah said that I have done more than 70,000 operations so far, but I have not seen such an incident to date.
By Umair Amjad Kayani3 years ago in Critique
The Monster Twins
The Monster Twins a children's picture book created by Robert Hanvik, Karen Hanvik, and Ella Hanvik. The world is made up of all kinds. This is the story of Bella and Bertie, the monster twins, that were separated at birth and adopted by different parents. They both had to learn how to be human and how to be happy. The pictures were vivid and bright that young children will like. It is also a book that will begin to introduce cultures and geography to young children. This is quite a teacher and parent find.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
Red Sky at Night Dragon Tales
Red Sky at Night Dragon Tales is created by Kelvin Vater and Jantien Powell. What an imagination for all to enjoy for this children's book will bring out the child in all of us. This is the story of Dai, the dragon, who just wants to keep children safe while sharing with them how dragons travel, have fun, and make friends. It is written in poetic form and rhyme to make it fun for the reader and really in many ways it is quite whimsical.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
Moonling Adventures The Serengeti
Moonling Adventures The Serengeti is a children's picture book written by Diann Floyd and illustrated by Katherine Louise Boehm. Who would like to go and travel the world? This is the story of Little Girl and Little Boy and the dog Lola. Two children in a simulator are able to go anywhere in the world and learn what makes each place special. This would make a good book for an elementary science and even social studies lesson.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
Adventures with Divot and Swish in Costa Rica The Superpower of Courage
Adventures of Divot and Swish in Costa Rica The Superpower of Courage is a children's picture book written by Beth Brown, PhD and illustrated by Charlotte Strickland. This is a story for children who like sports and learning about new places. This is quite the imaginative story where the characters and the readers will learn the new and basic rules of a new sport and the courage that is needed. The words and pictures truly go together.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
You Can Swim
You Can Swim is a children's picture book created by Vanessa Joy Moore. Who remembers how they learned to swim? Vanessa tells a story of learning to swim, but learning to listen is a better lesson to learn. This is the story of a little boy named Jack who learns to swim but learned a more important lesson who all need to learn better.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
The Superhero in all of us
The Superhero in All of Us is a children's book created by Zoe Wheeler and Catherine Stait-Gardner. It asks the question 'how do we feel about ourselves in various situations.' This is the story of Joshua who is dealing with a very common family issue and shares his special and favorite thing.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
Ed's Great Escape
Ed's Great Escape is a children's picture book created by Trevor Hodsdon and Marzena Milowska. What an adventure one is to have. This is a picture book that shares that one great adventure that we all would like to have at various points in our lives. Ed's Great Escape is about an extra large giraffe and his great adventure out in the world.
By Mark Graham3 years ago in Critique
Excuse Me! That is NOT Yours! Put it Down!
Yesterday a friend and fellow Vocal creator saw that a deeply personal story of theirs, one that was a recent Top Story and one filled with their most vulnerable thoughts, was plagiarized and reposted on Vocal. Although they had already reported it, I went and did so, too, in solidarity.
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in Critique
What's Wrong With Asking Women About Their Age?
Age has always been a touchy subject, especially when it comes to women. For generations, society has ingrained in us the idea that a woman's age is something to be hidden, guarded, and even embellished. But why is that? What's wrong with asking a woman about her age? In this article, we'll delve into the social stigma surrounding this seemingly innocent question and explore whether it's time to rethink our perspectives.
By NII LANTEY PARKER3 years ago in Critique
