The New York Times·3 min read·easy
Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.
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The article examines the psychological and scientific reasons behind why young children become obsessed with specific movies like Disney's 'Moana'. It discusses the role of repetition and developmental stages in childhood media consumption.
Rory Henry, a 2-year-old in Fort Worth, is in the grip of an obsession. She’s watched Disney’s animated Polynesian princess movie, “Moana,” around 40 times in the past year and a half. She has a pig toy in the shape of Pua, Moana’s sidekick. A karaok... [321 chars]
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