Teaching About Big City (Clip) / Dirt Jar / Big City Greens

Summary

This clip from Big City Greens shows a family's mixed reactions to moving to the 'Big City.' While the father highlights the city's wonders and the benefit of living with Grandma, the children express their reluctance and sadness about leaving their farm and daily lives behind.

Highlights

The Wonders of Big City00:00:00

The clip opens with the father describing the 'Big City' as a place with skyscrapers, parks, restaurants, and potentially even flying cars, emphasizing the many 'neat things' it has to offer.

Moving in with Grandma00:00:14

The father attempts to persuade his children by highlighting the positive aspect of the move: they will get to live with their grandma, whom they currently only see a few times a year.

Children's Reluctance00:00:39

Despite the father's enthusiasm and calculations of increased happiness, the children remain unhappy about the move, questioning if they are being punished for past misbehavior.

The Real Reason for Moving00:00:52

The father reveals the true, somber reason for their move: they are not leaving by choice. He explains that he couldn't compete with big industrial farms, the bills piled up, and the bank is taking their farm.

Finding Blessings and a New Adventure00:01:10

Despite the difficult news, the father encourages his children to count their blessings, finding comfort in having Grandma's house to go to. He expresses hope that things will turn around and that the move will be a new adventure, though the children still express sadness.