I have a dear friend whose opinions differs from mine in many ways, and this is a big one. She's told me that Disney movies give children the wrong ideas about life and romance, and teach young girls that they should want to be princesses, doing nothing and being doted on. But I don't think so.
Mulan is a beautiful movie, and probably my favorite of all time. Mulan is strong and brave and does everything she does for her family. She stands up for what's right, even if she is afraid. She risks her life for what she believes in. And guess what? She is not a princess. If I had to pick a role model out of all the Disney girls, it would, without a doubt, be her.
When I was little, I watched this movie so often that I still have all the ads from the DVD memorized (I think they were as much a part of my childhood as the movie itself, if a little less meaningful). I still watch it pretty often. It makes me happy and it inspires me to be strong.
Disney movie trivia!
10 points if you know who wrote Toy Story.
10 points if you recognize Mulan's speaking voice from someone on a new ABC show.
