https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh Comparing Responsibility in Children's Literature and Toys en-us 2021-04-28 00:26:26 UTC 2026-01-08 21:22:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9f8.png madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466896740 In no David, the main boy is often seen making a mess around the house and doing things that he shouldn't. Later on his mother yells at him but only because she would like him to stay safe but also to keep the house clean. in this book kids learn how to act around the house and be respectful of property and items.]]> 2021-04-28 00:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466896740 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466897094 Julieta always wanders off into museum areas that she isn't supposed to have access to. Also, she sometimes will break or damage a really meaningful of expensive piece of art. When she goes to France with her dad she learns to be more careful and even ends up solving a mystery. This book shows that even if you make mistakes, you can learn and grow from them. Julieta used to be irresponsible but she later gets better and takes accountability for the things that she has done. The evolution of her character is nice so that the readers can see she is not a bad kid but instead she had bad actions that can change with effort.]]> 2021-04-28 00:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466897094 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466897735 Benji and Felix are challenged to spend 5 million dollars within a month but the catch is they cannot tell anyone. There are also some rules that prevent them from buying  extremely expensive items or just simply giving the money away. If they can complete the challenge they get something even better, 10 million dollars that they can spend at their leisure. This book shows the struggles that they boys have trying to keep their spending a secret. In this book we see that following rules can benefit us in the future. We can also learn from here that money is tough to manage and can cause significant changes in our life so it is important to be cautious with it.]]> 2021-04-28 00:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466897735 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466899657 When a man leaves a bus in our hands our task is to not let the pigeon drive the bus. Even though the pigeon persists and keeps asking, the reader is not allowed to give in. When the driver gets back he appreciates that we watched over his bus and listened to what he said. This book shows us that when we take care of something that doesn't belong to us, we must respect the owners wishes so that their item says in good shape and they don't get mad for betraying them.]]> 2021-04-28 00:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466899657 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466902006 In a few of the Children's books that I have read this semester, I have noticed a common theme of responsibility. Oftentimes, these books intend to educate children on what is good and bad behavior. Accountability for your actions is also shown.]]> 2021-04-28 00:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466902006 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466902714 Similar to in literature, toys seem to also teach children about responsibility. Unlike the literary works I have explored, the children's toys that I had come across teach responsibility in terms of taking care of others and being able to complete different tasks.]]> 2021-04-28 00:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466902714 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466903280 2021-04-28 00:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466903280 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466933311 This toy is designed to teach kids about the responsibilities of the kitchen. Here we see different appliances and tools that kids learn how to operate so they can be prepared for the real ones in the future.]]> 2021-04-28 00:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466933311 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466936679 The ATM toy helps children be responsible by counting and keeping track of money. If they can learn about tasks like this, then they will be educated on finances and taking care of money that they earn. when they get older. ]]> 2021-04-28 00:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466936679 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466939017 This toy car allows children to learn about the responsibilities of driving. Some lessons that they will learn would be safety (for themselves and others), and careful transportation. Kids can learn that they need to be cautious so that they do not hurt themselves of potentially injure others. It is also important that they know not to crash into things because it will cause damage.]]> 2021-04-28 00:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466939017 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466943595 This tool kit teaches kids about a future career that they can have. With this toy, kids gain an understanding of what it is like to take care of someone. This toy will help teach them how to help someone in need if they are physically injured.]]> 2021-04-28 00:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466943595 madelinebonanno https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466987717 In the literature section we see that when responsibility is taught, it is mainly about how to act and acceptable behavior. These actions that can either be seen as right or wrong are often determined be society and in order to grow up and fit in, they must learn what is allowed. When looking at the toys section, they are quite different. Although they are also trying to teach what it is like to be responsible It is more about taking care of material items as well as people rather than how to act.]]> 2021-04-28 01:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinebonanno/1ojm2ah88ogg8nnh/wish/1466987717