Parenting Lessons from the Dorothy & Wizard of Oz

We all remember 'Dorothy & the Wizard of Oz' from the ruby slippers to the emerald city. The Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion all join Dorothy on her journey to find the Wizard because they want something precious from him. They're all missing something, but the answer lies in the way they perceive themselves. What they end up getting is self-esteem. So here are some timeless lessons that every parent can teach their kids from Dorothy and her friends’ journey.#1: It is okay to be differentDorothy Gale: What kind of a horse is that? I've never seen a horse like that before!The Wizard of Oz: And never will again, I fancy. There's only one of him and he's it. He's the Horse of a Different Colour, you've heard tell about. (Source: http://www.moviequotedb.com/movies/wizard-of-oz-the/views/page_6.html)Dorothy and her three friends she picked up on the way to see the wizard were all different from one another. Their differences allowed them to work together on their journey and meet the wizard.