Category Archives: Parenting

Father of the Bride

Title: Father of the Bride

Date: 1991

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Parenting

Keywords: adulthood, parent-child relationships

Rating: PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: George and Nina Banks are not ready to let their daughter Nina leave the nest, specifically George. He is incredibly nervous to let his little girl go and let her be a married woman. The wedding preparations have him caught in a whirlwind as he tries to process all that is going on.

Places to view: Itunes, Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play

Contributor: Krista Hamann

Shrek

Title: Shrek

Date: 2001

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Parenting

Keywords: response to crisis, types of parents

Rating: PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been ‘swamped’ with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to ‘persuade’ Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the lovely princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge secret.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: How do Fiona’s try to protect her and it what ways did they end up putting her life in potential danger?

Places to view: Itunes, Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play

Contributor: Krista Hamann

Hannah Montana: The Movie

Title: Hannah Montana: The Movie

Date: 2009

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Parenting

Keywords: adolescence, decision-making, family relationships, fathering, parent-child relationships, single parenting, social and cultural influences

Rating: G – General Audiences

Audience(s)Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Hannah Montana is a pop star at the peak of her fame. Everyone wants to meet her and take photos of her.  However, Hannah is actually Miley Stewart with a blond wig.  Miley’s father thinks she needs to take a break from fame and get a reality check because the fame is going to her head.  He takes her back to her hometown, Crowley Corners, Tennessee.  Will Miley realize what is really important or will she go on being a pop star that is full of herself?

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: What decisions does Mileys father continuously make to keep his daughter’s best interests at heart?

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Contributor: Krista Hamann