Psychologists say HP is wonderful!
Bugg
bugganeer at yahoo.com
Wed May 9 05:38:42 UTC 2001
No: HPFGUIDX 18426
Harry came from an abusive relationship and learned how to be
a friend. He has chosen good friends over powerfull ones. He
does not value money over friendships. His only adult role models
prior to Hogwarts were Dursleys and old lady Figg. He now is
developing trust relationships with adults which is very hard
after a troubled childhood.
[Reference to Arabella Figg as 'old lady Figg' is for Harry POV
only. No disrespect to Mrs Figg is intended.]
Bugg
Milz wrote:
Gaining insight would be that much of Harry's adventures could
be averted if he were to actually trust adults enough to confide
in them and to believe what they tell him because not all adults
are like the Dursleys. From my understanding, that particular
psychiatrist saw children not gaining insight from Harry, but
using Harry as an excuse to justify their own actions. That could
be quite alarming to a parent or to a therapist. That's why I
think parents have the obligation to discuss the books (any book
for that matter) with their children, so that the child can
identify Harry's mistakes and possibly avoid them.
> :-)Milz
Parents have the obligation to discuss the books (any book
for that matter) with their children, so that the child can
identify mistakes and possibly avoid them.
Intentionally repeated. Bugg
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