A children’s author argues against the current trend of millennials lamenting the emotionally distressing films they watched during childhood. The author suggests that experiencing sadness and pain through media is a natural and sometimes necessary part of growing up. This perspective challenges the recent online discourse where individuals express regret or trauma over seemingly harmless childhood entertainment. The author implies a need to re-evaluate the expectation that children’s media should be entirely devoid of difficult emotions. The piece subtly defends the inclusion of challenging themes in content aimed at young audiences, framing it as potentially beneficial. It suggests a shift in perspective is needed, acknowledging that emotional impact isn't inherently negative.