6Movie time is perhaps the best bonding activity a family could have. It is also the best time to introduce kids to the old style of films. There are several old movies that are must-see for kids, not only for aesthetic appreciation but also for values formation.
Here are 11 old movies every parent must watch with their kids.
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web tells the story of Wilbur, a pig who is the runt of a litter, and Charlotte, a Spider whom Wilbur befriends. The two form a very wholesome and tight friendship. This film is great because it tells children how friendship works despite differences. The film is also about valuing others, a trait that every parent would want their kids to adopt.
Babe
Babe is also a story of a pig. It showcases perseverance, friendship, and making dreams come true. Babe lives in a farm and is trying to save herself from the inevitable-being eaten by humans.
Mary Poppins (1964)
While a newer Mary Poppins returned to the big screen in 2018, the 1964 classic remains to be a must-watch. The story tells of a nanny who comes to the Banks family. Inspired by their nanny, the Banks children tries to pass on positive and child-like wonders to their otherwise preoccupied parents. Unforgettable moments in the movie includes Mary Poppins pulling out stuff from her bag, including a lamp.
Nanny McPhee
This movie is also a nanny-story. Nanny McPhee is hired by the Widower Cedric Brown. She deals with the seven rambunctious children of Cedric and disciplines them. When the children's great-aunt threatens to separate them, the family comes together with the help of Nanny McPhee. This film is all about learning discipline, what to do, and what not to do. It teaches children a good lesson about how to act, and at the same time overcome hardships as a family.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Who could ever forget the touching of the tips of two people's index fingers to show connection and say the line "E.T. go home"?
E.T. is all about a little boy who befriends an extra terrestrial being. They form a special bond that will touch anyone's heart. This classic by Steven Spielberg teaches children the value of friendship and how friendship knows no boundaries. Its classic scene is of the boy riding a bicycle into the sky across the moonlight.
Annie (1982)
There is a 2014 version of Annie, but seeing the 1982 could be a memorable experience for kids as well since they would see Annie in a different period.
This film is the story of Annie's struggles living in an orphanage. She sings about a better life and of finding her family. It's a wholesome and wonderful film about staying positive and never letting anything keep you down. Of course, the songs are timeless, especially 'Tomorrow'.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Do not mistake this 1971 classic with the Tim Burton remake. Though the stories are the same, the classic would stand out in storytelling. It tackles the story of a poor little boy who gets a chance to visit the legendary chocolate factory of famous chocolatier, Willy Wonka. It highlights the power of imagination and how wild it can be, and the value of being considerate and moral.
The Sound of Music
This classic film is about the Von Trapp Family and their challenges during the war. The Widower George employs a governess named Maria for his children. Maria helps the uptight children enjoy their childhood and discipline them using music. The songs are guaranteed to give your whole family a "last song syndrome".
This list could go on-and-on because there are so many old films out there that children of today ought to watch. From these films, children would see the classic meaning of friendship, imagination, and good morals, while bonding with everyone in the family.
