53.Stories

Q.1 Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?

Ans-I think children like listening to stories before bed because it usually starts as something parents do when they're very small. Over time, kids begin to connect that moment with comfort and safety. The parent's voice, the quiet atmosphere, the cozy bed... all of that together makes them feel secure. Soon it turns into a routine, and children really love routines, because they make life feel predictable and stable. A bedtime story also works like a signal that the day is over and it's time to wind down. That's why many kids actually wait for it and ask for it every night. Of course, the stories themselves are fun and spark their imagination, but I think the main reason they love this ritual so much is because it's warm, it's familiar, and it's a special time with their parents. It's not just entertainment, it's also a way for them to feel loved and cared for at the end of the day.

Q.2 Is a good storyline important for a movie?

Ans-Of course it is. I think a strong plot is what keeps people interested from the beginning to the end and gives the film structure, so it doesn't feel like just a random set of scenes. Without a proper story, even great acting or impressive special effects can get boring after a while. Many viewers also want to connect with the characters, and that only works if the storyline makes sense and develops in a natural way. Of course, there are exceptions. For example, some comedies or action films are mainly about funny moments or big explosions, and people can still enjoy them even if the plot is thin. But I'm sure it is the storyline that makes a movie worth watching.

Q.3 Why do children like hearing the same bedtime story?

Ans-In my opinion, the main reason why children request the same story every single night, sometimes multiple times a night is that kids experience heightened levels of the stress hormone cortisol in response to new and potentially frightening situations, whereas everything familiar makes them feel comfortable. They don't feel frightened. And their cortisol levels decrease. So children enjoy the familiar 'cause this makes them feel relaxed. However, younger children need more time to encode information than older children, and they forget faster. That's why they need repetition to make the strange familiar.