Lots of "edutainment" videos teach letters, numbers, colors, etc.; but for complex social issues there are not many sources. If you want your children to grasp honor, duty, self-sacrifice, humility, dedication (I could go on. . .) Balto is one of the best sources out there. Balto is based on a true story, so the example he sets is tangible and teachable. I plan to take my soon-to-be 5 year old twin boys to the Cleveland Museum where Balto's history is kept alive. Hopefully this will spark an early interest in doing "research"! Best of all, adults can watch Balto without being bored so it truly is a family film.
Balto
(1995, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Bob Hoskins)
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Not only is this an exciting film for dog lovers, but it is a true story, therefore making it educational. However, this film is a little tense for a G-rated film.
