Princess Wendelyn is a beautiful princess who lives in a gorgeous kingdom with her father, the king. While she had everything a princess wanted, she longed to have a prince with whom to spend the rest of her life.
When she told her father of this wish, her father was adamant in his stance. He told her she didn't need to be with a husband since she had everything she could need. Unfortunately, the king's firm stance made Wendelyn very depressed, and she had to seek the help of a hag to make sure her wish came true.
When you think about how the story progresses, you wonder: "What if the king hadn't been so quick to deny the princess' wish? Would it have changed anything? Would Wendelyn have been able to find her prince with his help?"
Whatever the answer is, we cannot give a firm answer. While the princess has managed to find her prince in the end, it was not without sacrifice. Fortunately, her kindness saved her from a terrible fate, and she could be with the prince of her dreams. Her father, who also learned how much his daughter loved the prince, was willing to let his daughter marry the prince in the end.
As you can see, all worked out. Still, we can't deny that it would have probably saved the princess a lot of heartaches if her father had been a bit more open-minded in the beginning.
However, that isn't always the case. As parents, it's their expected duty to make sure their child is safe and treated well. While the king was able to meet his daughter's basic needs, he couldn't understand that she needed romantic companionship that goes beyond parental love. As children grow up, it is up to the parents to ensure they are with someone suitable and respectful—lest their children seek the aid of a witch!
While it's certainly awkward to talk about the trials of dating and courtship to your little ones, the benefits of showing them what makes a healthy relationship outlives the negatives. Once you teach them what a healthy relationship is, you can find peace knowing that your children will grow up well-adjusted and happy.
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