Fairy Tales are at the very least an escape. An escape into a world with more magic, hope, and Romance than many people or children are used too. Bruno Bettelheim argues that these escapist style stories help give children a template for which they can manage their problems; whether they be physical or existential. This is in stark contrast to the more modern children's stories such as “ The Little Engine That Could”. Bettelheim argues that despite these modern stories having the goal of inspiring its young audience, they may alienate those who fail to meet up with the standards put in place by these books. For young children who suffer tragedy or just wish to be in a better place, Bettelheim believes these Fairy Tales that are so often
