Initially hesitant to watch 'Arcane', a Netflix animated series suggested by her teen, the author found herself pleasantly surprised by the experience. The show's storyline, revolving around two sisters on opposing sides of a conflict, provided a rich backdrop for discussions with her daughter. Instead of lecturing, she learned to listen, gaining insights into her daughter's evolving worldview. To her surprise, 'Arcane' also contained relatable parenting wisdom, prompting the author to reflect on her own approaches to raising her child. Their shared viewing experience fostered deeper connections and understanding between them.
I felt skeptical as she explained the plot of "Arcane"—an animated steampunk series featuring two sisters on opposite sides of a war between a tech utopia and a destitute undercity. Still, I agreed to try an episode on Netflix.
Watching the show together enabled my daughter and me to connect. As we watched the story unfold, my daughter and I shared reactions and questions with each other.
In this space, I didn't feel compelled to lecture or prove a point; instead, I listened more and talked less. I could see how my daughter's worldview is taking shape.
Yet there were moments during "Arcane" when I felt the characters were speaking directly to me, voicing undeniable truths about raising kids.
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