How Should I Educate My Son In Science Fiction?
Dear Dr. BDO,
My son is now two years old and I am beginning to think about how I should educate him in the ways of Science Fiction. I want him to grow up liking SF so that we can go to the cinema together, and read books together and play video games together. The problem is that I don't know where to start.
Confused in Cheltenham
Hello, Confused. You're right to start thinking about this now, it's never to early to educate your children in Science Fiction! There's only on place to start, Star Wars. Sit your child on your knee and watch the original, and best, Star Wars film together. It's his first step into a larger world.
After that the Pixar films have a good mix of SF and keep the young ones entertained, and the adults entertained.
When it comes to books, resist the urge to read your offspring media tie-ins and instead go for the primary source. How about reading The Iron Giant? Or the absurdities of Dr. Seuss?
Whatever you do though, enjoy it!
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