Kristen Bell is Facing Major Backlash for Criticizing Snow White But Shes Right

Kristen Bell is Facing Major Backlash for Criticizing Snow White But Shes Right Kristen Bell is a self-proclaimed mom who wants zu sich daughters to possess critical thinking and ask a hr of questions, so thats what they do when they read books. And when they close Snow White, she asks herbei daughters Lincoln, 5, and Delta, 3, about their thoughts.In an interview with Parents, she said Every time we close Snow White I look at my girls and ask, Dont you think its weird that Snow White didnt ask the old witch why she needed to eat the apple? Or where she got that apple? I say, I would never take food from a stranger, would you? And my kids are like, No And Im like, Okay, Im doing something right.She also asks them Dont you think that its weird that the prince kisses Snow White without her permission? Because you can not kiss someone if theyre sleepingBell says reading to her children is her favorite part of the day because when she glances away from the books, she gets to see their b rains working while theyre all cuddled up. And the Disney princess herself as the voice of Anna in Frozen is proud to see her children discussing these stories critically.But now, the mom of two is facing backlash for her comments. People are tweeting in outrage. Many are tweeting about people in Hollywood living in a bubble, trying to turn Disney movies into MeToo situations.Photo via TwitterOthers are arguing that its just a fairytale.Photo via TwitterAnd some are even chiming in with their anti-feminist views.Photo via TwitterBut Kristin is right, and people nonethless are coming at her for her personal opinion and seem to be more protective of a cartoon than real children.I find the outrage annoying and misplaced as well, Bell responded to one Twitter user. Im a mom who wants my girls to possess critical thinking and aks sic a ton of questions. So thats what we do when we read books.When another Twitter user accused Bell of being a hypocrite for cashing her huge check to star in Frozen, she replied, Its cute that you guys are making jokes about something that I feel is very important. Id be happy to send you copies and snow white and frozen, and you can see the differences. How far the example set for women has come. It might enlighten yur point of view.And in response to another comment about how not everything needs a message, Bell tweeted Actually, everything IS a message to our children, because they are sponges that soak up everything and are learning how to be adults through what they see. I want my girls to see and practice critical thinking and respectful behavior.Bell is working on a childrens book of her own right now, a process she says has made her appreciate of how far childrens literature has come.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog,HerRep ort.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram Facebook.