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disney princesas Do you think Ariel is a good role model for young girls? Why or why not?

56 fans picked:
Yes, I think she is.
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No, I think she isn't.
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 phantomrose89 posted over a year ago
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Mongoose09 picked Yes, I think she is.:
Of course, but out of all the Princesses she's probably the least good role model (if that makes sense).

Even though she could be considered selfish for going against her parent's best wishes, she still teaches young children to never give up on something that is such a huge part of your life. Always go for it, don't listen to other peoples hate or ridicule.
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lepetitsouris picked Yes, I think she is.:
All of the disney princesses have at least one quality that makes them a role model. I think one of the really big traits Ariel has is her determination and how she goes after what she wants.
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disneyfan500 picked Yes, I think she is.:
^ I totally agree.
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neva2old4disney picked No, I think she isn't.:
Ariel's my favourite princess, but she's irresponsible. If the girls were to understand that the she be determined by Ariel but not so completely stubborn then maybe, but becasue of the happy ending to the little mermaid, it doesn't show much about the consequences.
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firegirl1515 picked Yes, I think she is.:
Ariel was one of my biggest role models and I turned out okay *shrugs*

I agree with lepetitsouris and Mongoose09
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phantomrose89 picked No, I think she isn't.:
For me, Ariel is my favorite princess, but even my own mother hated how much I liked her as a child. She thought Ariel gave me the wrong expectations about consequences, like neva2oldf4disney said. Ariel acted on her own selfish whims, completely threw her family under the bus, and plunged herself into almost certain ill-fated teenage love, and yet.. everything worked out for her. As much as I love TLM and I ADORE Ariel ,I think she's a great character, but not necessarily a good role model.
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maryksand picked Yes, I think she is.:
I could never blame Ariel for following her heart and going against her father's will. I mean, she wasn't a little girl anymore and her father wasn't necessary always right, in fact, he was very often wrong. And if Ariel hadn't done what she had, her father probably would have never given humen a chance. I agree that she risked too much and some of her actions where too rushed, but in the end of the day she was the reason why her father learned a lot and she found a chance to be with the love of her life.

Ariel is a good role model, because she isn't afraid to explore what's new and different, she isn't judgmental and she also fights for her happiness till the end. And she is a very loyal friend.


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pretty_angel92 picked No, I think she isn't.:
absolutely not, she's the worst role model
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BelleAnastasia picked No, I think she isn't.:
Just apply Ariel's decisions and actions to real life = epic fail.
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firegirl1515 picked Yes, I think she is.:
^^OH WILL YOU QUIT IT WITH RANDOMLY COMING ON THE SPOT, TREATING SNOW WHITE LIKE FUCKING GOD, AND TREATING ARIEL, BELLE, AND JASMINE AS IF THEY'RE SATAN'S CLOSEST MINIONS? Why can't you express your opinions in a way that won't offend other fans? Ariel did not fucking DEMAND her daddy pay, he did it! She said "DADDY, NO!" SHE STARTED AN UNDERWATER CATFIGHT WITH URSULA AND PULLED HER HAIR! DID YOU EVEN WATCH THE MOVIE?
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CuteDiana picked Yes, I think she is.:
@AudreyFreak, DON'T say that Ariel is like Miley, if Ariel has anything like that stupid spoiled bitch i would hate her forever.
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becca85 picked No, I think she isn't.:
The only thing she is a role model of is perseverance and determination. Otherwise, she was a blatant rebel, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, because sometimes tradition needs to be challenged. I just think she went about it the wrong way.
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KataraLover picked Yes, I think she is.:
She makes me want to follow my dreams and gives me hope that they'll one day come true
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anukriti2409 picked No, I think she isn't.:
if you look at her situations, no! But if you look at her qualities irrespective of what she used it for - maybe one can pursue their dreams with great determination, learn to be open minded about other species (in case of humans, other cultures and nationalities) and will be open to explore and learn from others.
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Sparklefairy375 picked No, I think she isn't.:
Not really, I think she isn't supposed to be role model.
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wavesurf picked No, I think she isn't.:
Belle isn't a role model. Neither is Tiana, or Merida. So Ariel isn't one, either.
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AudreyFreak picked No, I think she isn't.:
I think all the 90s girls were written to be role models actually- after the 80s, movies got this idea that Girls Need Role Models and Disney was no different. I think she was meant to be more relatable than role model-y though like Belle, as someone said. But you're clearly supposed to root for her and like her determination and willingness to settle for nothing.

I don't think she's a bad person, she just doesn't have any qualities I admire or wish to have for myself.
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