A Perfect Relationship isn’t the key to Happiness and Self Worth
Ask Amy: Helping Kids to Feel Complete
By Amy Egan
Although it is now March for those of you reading this article, it is Valentine’s Day as I write – so stories about love are everywhere. Yesterday, included with all of this love talk, there was a little discussion on Facebook of the Twilight book series, and it got me thinking. I have never been a fan of these books, although I have not taken the time to put my finger on just why until I saw the Facebook discussion and the answer finally came to mind. For me, the message throughout the books and movies is: “Your happiness lies in finding just the right person to complete you. Once that finally happens, the true meaning of your life begins and you have become worthy”.
I know that a lot of adults read and adore these books – women, mostly – but what causes my discomfort is the attraction that the series has for young girls. Many preteen and teenage girls are totally absorbed in the books and movies and so are being bombarded by that message: you will be happy and your life will begin when you finally find a boy to complete you.
