Fairy Tales are Grimm

Ugly sisters? Evil step-mothers? Prince charming and happy ever after? Dina Jose argues that traditional fairy tales can cause more harm than good, and suggests we need to tell children fun, inspiring stories instead that teach them the right messages.

Posted by Catherine Redfern on 11 December 2006, at 5:53 PM

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