Introduction
It does not matter if it is adults, kids, or teens addicted to romantic movies and books; the addiction is no more fun when it results in heartbreak. All the ideas people get from these books and movies are unreal. They seem to expect these things in real life and are disappointed when they do not get them.
Romantic books and movies
The main themes of romantic books and movies are based on love at first sight, tragic love, teenage romances, happily ever afters, or passion. They end with the same general idea of marriage. These works of fiction portray many problems. Some of these problems couples face are due to differences in colour, race, economic status, etc. The plot mainly ends with the couple overcoming all these obstacles and living with each other happily. Children began to imagine their lives and such situations and aspire to a similar kind of 'unreal' love. Sometimes they are highly disappointed and get depressed. They question themselves and others why they cannot have such things in their lives, leading to heartbreak.
Psychological effects of romantic movies and books on children
These books and films change the audience's perspective about themselves and their environment. Many of the scenarios force children to take steps and exhibit behaviour that is against the standard practices of society. Their behaviours and perceptions towards their bodies change. They expect the same things for themselves. They want to be as attractive as those who play the roles in these romantic stories. They think that all the situations can be handled easily and forget that they have to be practical about certain situations. They start to live in an imaginary world and forget to focus on reality.
Conclusion
Romantic books and movies can have good and bad effects on the minds of children and young adults. Often, children get an idea of 'perfect love', which is generally 'unreal' and start expecting it in their lives. They follow the things shown in the movies, but little do they know that these movies and books are not always based on reality. They get disappointed, depressed, and heartbroken.
FAQs
1. How do romantic movies and books affect children and young adults?
It makes them dreamy, wanting to escape reality, results in confused feelings, and reduces their focus on reality.
2. What are some side effects of romantic novels?
Children develop unreal ideas and aspirations about love, which take them too far from reality and have very few facts about reality.
3. Do romantic movies and novels damage genuine relationships?
Yes, they set unrealistic expectations about love that leads to disappointment in real-life relations.
