An easy-to-understand explanation of dilemmas in children's books for 6-year-olds.
A dilemma is a situation where a character has to make a tough choice between two different things, and both choices have good and bad parts. Imagine you want to play with your friend, but you also want to finish your favorite game. That’s a little dilemma!
In many children’s stories, like in some fairy tales or adventure books, the main character faces a dilemma. For example, they might have to choose between helping a friend or going on a fun adventure. This can make the story exciting because we want to see what they choose and what happens next!
So, when you read a story, think about the choices the characters make. Can you find a dilemma? How would you decide if you were in their shoes?