Themes Of Family

Almost everyone can relate to the concept of family. Most people have at least one fond memory of their childhood, spent with family, either biological or chosen. If not, someone can relate the themes of love and family to their adult life, possibly with their own kids. The texts involved can hopefully be relatable to both children and adults. My little library aims to draw on those memories and allow people to reminisce on times in their life when family was influential as well as inclusive and caring. The first text in the little library is Matilda by Roald Dahl. This book introduces the theme of chosen family. Family does not always have to be given to us; it can be people we allow into our lives. Matilda is not very close to her …show more content…
Daughters brings forth a similar theme as “Rock Me to Sleep”, except the role is reversed. In the song, the lyrics urge parents, particularly fathers, to really be engaged with their children. The lyrics suggest that the roles parents play in a child’s life affects them later in life, in things such as relationships. It suggests that parents should find gratitude for their children in order for them to have the best lives as possible in the future. This song would encourage any parent that stumbled across the library to ponder their relationship with their …show more content…
If You Ain’t Got Love by Mason Jennings encompasses the theme of total love, appreciation, and adoration between parent and child. In the song, Jennings recounts a time in his own life where the life of his child was threatened and he expresses his unwavering love and care toward his child. He sings about how when his child was born they had a heart condition, and he sat with his baby all night long. In the lyrics he says, “I 'm never gonna give you up” referring to how he has committed to love his child forever. This is also similar to the theme in Daughters of parental appreciation and care towards their