![]() ![]() It May Be Dory’s Fault, But It’s Not YoursĪnother major issue with the film is that Dory’s separation from her birth parents is portrayed as her fault-technically, the fault of her condition of short-term memory loss. Their “normal” is tragic, and reminding them of that only makes it worse. For them, thoughts of mom, dad, and home can trigger intense feelings of fear, confusion, and anger. ![]() These kids have been neglected, abandoned, or abused by the very people who are supposed to give them unconditional love. They might wonder “Why don’t I have memories like that?” or “Do my parents love me?” Sadly, these are things most children in foster care either cannot or will never have. This aspect of the film can be difficult for those of us who are parenting children who have experienced trauma and have witnessed terrible things in their short little lives. They reassure her of how much they love her, and there is constant affection. In her vivid memories of her childhood, her parents call her “Cupcake” and work diligently to help her cope with and adapt to her short-term memory loss. These memories are filled with smiles, hugs, and important life lessons. Throughout the movie, Dory has flashbacks to her childhood. I will not, however, let my foster children see this movie, and if you are a foster or adoptive parent I highly recommend you have a frank discussion with your children about some important topics broached in the movie. ![]()
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