Today, parents have more control over what they allow their children to watch than ever before. They can easily sift through films and tv shows and filter ones they think are appropriate with ones that aren’t. However, they also have to adhere to a busy lifestyle and schedule which means they most likely don’t have the time required to go through the ocean of children’s shows and movies that are suitable for their age.
So, a leading co-ed school in Kolkata has taken it upon itself to help parents find children’s movies and shows that the family can enjoy together. After all, there’s never a bad time for the family to relax with a night of entertainment, preferably over a bucket of popcorn and other snacks that everyone loves.
Family Movies and TV Shows to Watch with the Little Ones
Here is a list of TV shows and films that your family will love watching together.
- Beauty and the Beast
When looking at Disney princesses chronologically, Belle comes after Ariel and decades after the original princesses such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Snow White. But, if you want your children to be interested in Disney classics, Beauty and the Beast is the place to start. The leading female character in the film, Belle, is fiercely independent and has a love of books, making her a role model that families can endorse. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce Hollywood movie musicals to the little ones too.
- How to Train Your Dragon (Trilogy)
This is one of the most underrated movies that adults and children will enjoy. The film series depicts the perfect coming of age story of a boy named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and follows his transformation from being a misfit to becoming the Viking chief of a town named Berk. In the film, hiccup also has a companion, without who’s help he wouldn’t have been able to achieve the feats that he did. And, the best part is that it’s a dragon named Toothless (a Night Fury) who gradually becomes his best friend.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
This series is based on Lemony Snicket’s novels about three Baudelaire orphans that have to face difficult circumstances in the wake of their parent’s death. And, the antagonist, Count Olaf uses various guardians of disguise while trying to rob the children of their fortune. It has been adapted into a creative series that people of different ages can enjoy with each other.
- Home Alone
This film shows the McCallister family that is ready to leave their suburban home and head to Paris to spend Christmas as a family. However, things go awry when they leave without their son, Kevin, who’s left behind alone at home. The little boy has no problems with having the house to himself as he can cause as much chaos and munch on his favourite snacks as much as he wants. However, a couple of burglars set their sights on their gorgeous home and Kevin has to defend himself against them and protect his family home. It’s a great movie to show children that no matter their age or size, they can always rise to the occasion when required.
So, there you have it. Hopefully, this list will help you find something that your family can enjoy while spending time together, whether it’s over the weekend or on a weeknight. As a parent, you will be able to introduce your children to some timeless classics and new shows that make family movie nights palatable.
