Disney is supposed to be this family friendly enterprise, but why do so few of their main characters come from traditional families? Almost all the characters are orphaned, have a single parent, or are raised by relatives. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, but it is kind of interesting that more don't come from whole traditional families. Why do you think that is?
2006-06-13 08:59:33 · 10 answers · asked by jas2world 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
It fits in well with the "hero" archetype, the character is able to overcome adversity at an early age. Also, if there's no or limited parental influence, the kid can run off and do what he/she wants... it answers the question of how they can get away with it without their parents pulling on the reigns.
2006-06-13 10:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by chris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no story to go along with someone from a traditional family.
What would be interesting about that kid's life? No, we have to have the kid who was raised by a bear in the jungle or the poor elephant whose mother was locked away - Lady and the Tramp's bastard children. Those are stories, man.
2006-06-13 09:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost 50% of the country contains families like those on the Disney Channel anyway... mostly divorced. Maybe it's a comfort to kids to know thats it's okay.
2006-06-13 09:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by quicksnap23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, most of America's kids come from "broken" families. Like me for instance. Given how many kids do not come from complete families, and given how many kids have to/choose to turn to media for answers, it's a way to show kids through media that they are not the only ones who may be raised by an aunt, evil step mother or 7 dwarf men.
2006-06-13 09:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by tv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disney didn't like the concept of their characters having sex to have kids, so early on the made everyone live with an uncle or who ever
2006-06-13 13:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by sonnyblack_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe so that it is true to life and this way kids go to see a movie where the kids are just like them without getting their hopes up and dreaming of having a whole family....hmm...maybe disney thinks it is better for them to dream they can fly
2006-06-13 09:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by His 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know Disney is all about gay stuff....hmm...that's not too traditional for families either I guess they're just retarded if you ask me. I don't know...haha!
2006-06-13 09:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jacqui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to tell you i asked the ame question it's always an evil step mother also ... Great question
2006-06-13 09:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by silver01222000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause Disney wants to trick you and take your money, those S.O.B. use subliminal messages to trick you
GO TO HELL DISNEY!!!
2006-06-13 09:08:00 · answer #9 · answered by drawmaster12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to my neighborhood..........
2006-06-13 09:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by ren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋