“Who Will Comfort Toffle?” – creating audiences for children's preferred futures

摘要: Now once upon a time, although not very long ago. And Hidden in the forest where tall dark pine trees grow, There lived boy called Toffle house that stood alone. He always felt so lonely, and one night was heard to moan; “I feel frightened of dark,especially tonight…….” Who Will Comfort - Tove Jansson (1960) In this tale from Moomin Valley finds himself driven his home by frightening noises forest. All alone, too shy, at first approach many characters he passes along way, gains confidence helping scared lonely Miffle who needs help more than does. Toffle’s quest save dreadful Groke inspires him move beyond own fears anxieties, same time create an audience listen preferred future. What would happen if were alive today, living within community with all worries fear forest? Maybe refuses go school or becomes aggressive when asked about worries? parents are concerned social isolation potential depression? In probability be referred child psychiatrist therapist. He evaluated, assessed, diagnosed any number conditions disorders, perhaps mandated attend parenting classes?