I’m not sure if it was because we were all tired or because we were excited, but somehow my family started analyzing the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” during our trip last week. You may ask yourself, “what is there to analyze?” A lot my dear friend, a lot.
For example, when Goldilocks arrived, why were the three bowls of porridge three different temperatures when they were prepared at the same time?
Our answer: Different size bowls. The deeper the bowl, the warmer the porridge. Thus making Papa Bear’s porridge too hot. But, wouldn’t Mama Bear’s bowl be “just right” and Baby Bear’s bowl be “too cold” instead of the other way around (assuming Mama Bear ate more than Baby)?
My response: Why are we analyzing a children’s story? Why not question the talking bears that are eating porridge? Do bears cook? I think not. So, why are we discussing this?!
The moral of the story?
The best learning experiences are during family time.
Stephen
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October 15th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Maybe Mama Bear was on a diet so she ate less.
October 16th, 2008 at 12:20 am
I love the “moral” to your story. I forget…what exactly did we learn from that discussion?
October 16th, 2008 at 4:41 am
The three bears were poor. Mama Bear was sacrificing in order to provide more porridge for Baby Bear.
You really should read his memoir,
“In the Wake of Goldilocks”
October 16th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Was Goldilocks ever apprehended for breaking and entering at the very least trespassing? Did this incident stop her from a life of crime?
October 19th, 2008 at 12:50 am
I like that your dad is continuing the analysis with more questions…
October 21st, 2008 at 10:59 am
Jonathan: My feet are hot.
Stephen: My feet are cold.
Michael: My feet are just right.
=)