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How to Train Your Dragon: Movie Review

I have been struggling with many of the movies that are out today for children. They have inappropriate language, behavior & even teaching our children that big business & working hard are bad things! I'm seriously appalled with several movies that we have watched recently & have even considered watching all children movies before I let Monkey watch them.
There are still some good ones though like 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
I think this is a super cute movie. I'm actually watching it right now while Monkey taking a nap. There's really nothing else on to watch at the moment anyway.
Although Hiccup disobeyed his father repeatedly throughout the movie he does it for a greater good for his people. He knows that something just isn't right about the way the people treat the dragons. He wants to fit in & get his fathers approval so he tries to kill the ultimate dragon, the night fury. When it comes down to it he just can't do it.
Hiccup ends up discovering that the dragons aren't dangerous like the other Vikings believe. He tries to show the others this but they do not trust it. They perceive them as threats.
That's when Hiccup's dad goes after the dragons nest to kill all the dragons to only discover that there is a dragon larger than he ever imagined. Lucky for him, Hiccup and the other kids come to the rescue of the village. Flying on their dragons and showing the adults that they aren't dangerous like they once believed.
Hiccup's different perception on the dragons ends up saving the entire village.
He shows bravery & courage. He knows he's different & even though in the beginning he shy's away from it, he owns it later. By the end of the movie he's proud that he's different & he is finally excepted for who he is by his dad.
This movie has great lessons for the whole family.
For the kids:
- Be strong in your own skin.
- Stand up for what you believe in.
- Its OK to be different.
- Be open with your parents. Share your heart & ideas with them. Pray that they will listen to what you have to say.
For the parents:
- Except your children as they are.
- Don't push your interests on your children especially if they show that they are not interested.
- Your child will always seek your approval so make sure they know you are proud of them.
- Listen to your children, their hearts & their ideas. Who knows what they can teach us!
So if your looking for a good movie for your kids (especially boys who like things like fighting & dragons by nature) this is one that I would recommend!

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  1. Love this post, I completely agree with how bad some movies for children can be! I am "that mom" that is very wary about what the kids are watching. Love your review, well now definitely be adding this one to our approved list! Thanks so much!! :)

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    1. I'm glad that I'm not the only mom that is protective over what my kids watch! Veggie Tales are always safe but I don't want to limit to just that. I think I'm going to do some other reviews on cartoons and movies that we watch...but first I have to find time to sit down and write something up.

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