List: Ten life lesson's to be learned from children's movies.

My babies and I love to indulge in the classic children's movies that I grew up.  We sing, dance, and even act out our favorite scenes while watching them.  My favorite thing to do is act dramatically surprised with my kids every time something juicy happens.  Don't judge..

Now that I’m older, I can look past the childish attractions and really see the morals of the stories.  Many of the most important childhood lessons we learn are through children’s movies.  It's our job as parents to reinforce these valuable life lessons to our kiddies.  By doing this, we can help them grow to their fullest potential.

Related:  Ten children's movies that adults will enjoy too.

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Ten life lessons learned from children's movies.

1.  Cinderella

“Even miracles take a little time.”

This famous quote the Fairy Godmother is pinned onto my office wall for a daily reminder to myself to be patient.  Things take time.  If you're looking for instant satisfaction, you're going to often disappointed.  The best things take time and some hard work.

2.  Kung Fu Panda

“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.”

I saw this movie right after my high school sweetheart and I broke up.  This quote has haunted me ever since.  When I heard this line, I realized that I pushed him away out of the fear of losing him.

3.  The Little Mermaid

“Listen to me. The human world is a mess.”

For a crab, this is pretty wise!  We should all take a hint from Sebastian and clean up.  Mimic simpler times, respect the environment, and learn to just enjoy life instead of complicating it.

4.  Thumbelina

“Don’t ever wish to be anything but what you are.”

Being as tiny as I am, I took Thumbelina’s mother’s advice on being little to heart.  You're you and you're perfect.  If someone else doesn't think you are, then they don't deserve to be in your life.

5.  Aladdin

“Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?”

If we all listened to our heart, we’d be a lot happier.  We all have responsibilities to uphold, but once a in a while, take a leap of faith and follow your heart.  Now, tell me, are you singing the song?

6.  Beauty and the Beast

“People think I’m odd.  So I know how it feels to be different.  And I know how lonely that can be.”

This is a great quote to teach your kiddies to befriend all.  I always tell my daughter, just because someone is different, doesn't make them weird.  As a self proclaimed oddity, I find it appealing to be outside of society's norm.

7.  Rio

“Never send a monkey to do a bird’s job.”

I find myself constantly saying this line to a certain somebody.  In jest, people, in jest!

8.  Winnie The Pooh

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”

That’s pretty profound for a stuffed bear!  I love to tell my children that they may be too small to partake in certain activities, but they're big enough to fill my heart.  Winnie is teach us to appreciate the small things in life, including the stuff with no material value.

9.  Snow White

“Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.”

The world can be a dark and dreary place.  Teach your kids that it's up to them to brighten it.  Enjoy everything despite disappointments.  Find the humor in every bad situation.  Respect the world and nature.  Befriend the friendless.  Advocate for the weak.  There's so many things we can teach our kids to do that will make the world a better place.

10.  A Bug’s Life

“Together, even the smallest can achieve the greatest goal.”

I love this quote about teamwork and the strength that comes with numbers.  One ant may not be able to stand up against a grasshopper, but a whole army of them can.  Use this to your advantage and learn to work as team.

What's your favorite kid's movie?

Related:  Ten children's movies that adults will enjoy too.