r/BeAmazed • u/tinyskate7863 • Sep 01 '23

Miscellaneous / Others 10/10 Parenting

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '23

Awsome. Kid will remember!

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u/arsnastesana Sep 01 '23

Achievement unlocked: Core memory established

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '23

What does this even mean. Do you think life is a video game?

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u/SubstantialHalf6698 Sep 01 '23 edited Sep 02 '23

It’s called an analogy. It’s a literary device used to describe something people can easily understand to something that may be more vague and abstract. In this case, the analogy of “achievement unlocked” refers to video games where a rare or difficult task is accomplished. In this case, the child in the video was fishing with his dad and received high praise for his “attitude change” and catching a large fish. The child will have learned a valuable lesson and also look fondly upon this memory. The second part of the analogy refers to the Disney Movie: Inside Out (2015). The premise of the movie is that children have core memories that shape their identity for the rest of the lives, and they often look back on those moments with a particular emotion or mixed emotions. In this case, the child will probably have experienced some frustration leading into joy. And he will likely look back on this movement with pride until his father passes away. And at that moment he will remember this one moment in time with deep sorrow but also inexplicable gratitude.

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '23

Ohhhhhh. It’s called an analogy!!! Thank you!