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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is a great stepping stone for younglings

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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is a great stepping stone for younglings

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experiences under my belt, I can wholeheartedly say that Star Wars is striking a chord with the younger generation in a remarkable way. This year, I had the pleasure of introducing three younglings to the world of Kai, Lys, and Nubs through Young Jedi Adventures, and it was a joy to see them embrace the lessons of teamwork, understanding, and the power of friendship.

In my opinion, Star Wars is doing great things for the youth of the fandom.

I appreciate “Young Jedi Adventures” not just for my own enjoyment this year, but also because I was able to introduce it to my three young relatives – my nieces and nephew. I believe it’s crucial for franchises to provide role models, and the students on Tenoo are a great example. Watching and enjoying “LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy” made me realize that this new series is something I can share with them when they’re a bit older and more experienced in life.

One of the aspects that I adore about Young Jedi Adventures is its relaxed atmosphere, where even though challenges arise, teamwork or mutual understanding usually leads to a triumph for the main characters and their companions. It’s endearing to me that there are instances when Master Yoda or Huyang step in to provide assistance. I believe it’s important for children to feel secure knowing they can rely on adults when needed.

In the LEGO project, many familiar concepts were at play, but what surprised me most was the unexpected ending. The culmination of all the effort and emotional commitment in a world created by an unlikely duo of Nerf-herders didn’t quite pan out as planned. They struggled to restore order and now the characters must deal with the repercussions.

As a gamer, I’ve always been curious about how experiences in gaming could translate to real-life lessons. Recently, I stumbled upon an insightful article by Beth Arky and Amanda G. Mintzer, PsyD at the Child Mind Institute, titled “How to Help Kids Learn to Fail.” The piece sheds light on the importance of teaching kids to handle failure effectively. It explains that not learning to cope with failure can make children susceptible to anxiety, and more crucially, it might discourage them from attempting new challenges or experiences.

Arky and Mintzer further emphasize that “learning to endure stress or hardship is a crucial ability to develop” and Mintzer highlights that “developing this skillset will empower children to grow more self-reliant and achieve greater success in their future pursuits.

Among the advice given in the article are such tips as “show empathy,” “make yourself a model,” and “step back and allow your kids to fail.” Jedi Bob is one of the best characters in the show because he has that capacity for empathy and certainly helps the displaced Greebling find his way by modeling effective behavior. We see characters cope with disappointment (Poor Han!) by taking action. The character who has gone the furthest astray, Luke, not only has a change of lifestyle and heart but uses his new resolve to help his family in fighting for goodness.

The entirety of “Rebuild the Galaxy” isn’t exclusively designed for children; rather, it serves as an engaging bridge for both young and older fans, similar in age to Nubs. However, it provides an excellent progression for those who continue to resonate with Nubs.

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2024-09-26 20:21

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