Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 10، Junuary 2026 ، issue Number 116

A Study of Educational Teachings in Children's and Adolescent Stories of the 90th decade(2010s)

Robabeh Dahim (Author in Charge), Motahareh Solhjoo

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the primary objectives of children’s and young adult literature is to develop and educate its audience. In addition to providing entertainment, story writing serves as an effective medium for conveying various educational and moral lessons. This study aims to reflect on such teachings in relation to individual ethics, family, society, and homeland by analyzing ten fictional works from children’s literature in Iran during the 2010s.

METHODOLOGY: The data for this study were collected through library research and analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach. The statistical population consists of ten fictional books for children, published in the 2010s, covering various themes and belonging to age groups of early childhood to late adolescents. The selected works were chosen through random sampling based on their target age group, thematic relevance, and popularity among readers.

FINDINGS: Findings:Children’s and young adult literature of the 2010s demonstrates considerable diversity in both themes and target age groups. The central focus of these narratives revolves around the individual, family, and society. Authors have employed various narrative techniques such as humor, critique, symbolism through animal characters, adaptation of classical literary works, entertainment-oriented storytelling, and psychological novels to convey both explicit and implicit educational messages.Moral instruction related to individual ethics continues the tradition of didactic literature, emphasizing the condemnation of vices and the praise of virtues to foster life skills. In the family-oriented narratives, the emphasis lies on the significance of familial relationships, cooperation and interaction among family members, and the nurturing of affection and intimacy within the family unit. In the social and patriotic themes, the moral lessons highlight love of homeland, vigilance in protecting the nation, resistance against betrayal, social ethics, respect for others, teamwork, personal hygiene, and environmental preservation.

CONCLUSION: The content of fictional works for children and adolescents in the 2010s reflects a variety of educational teachings that aim to cultivate essential life skills. These include the promotion of moral and social virtues, the strengthening of family bonds, the enhancement of social competencies within collective life, and the emphasis on patriotism and environmental awareness.

Keyword
Children’s and young adult fiction , moral teachings , individual , family , society , 2010s.