Arguments Against 'Beauty And The Beast'

Another argument against “Beauty and the Beast” indicated Beast’s evident abusive attitude toward Belle, and her willingness to rehabilitate him. The allegation stated, young girls would receive the wrong impression about abuse by believing Beast truly does love Belle, and staying with the abuser is the right answer. In this instance, young girls may not understand Beast is abusive, or what abuse even means. If so, “Beauty and the Beast” will not be the only exposure to the topic of abuse. For starters, parents teach their children about abuse and the negativity behind it. Teachers, and other forms of media also teach children abuse is negative, and do not promote abusive relationships, so over time, girls will develop their own perceptions