Well done piece! I am also horrified by the details of many of the fairytales. However, I also remember that I wasn't harmed in the least by the "Bug's Bunny and Roadrunner" cartoon violence. Some fantasy stories are for entertainment only. For me, the important part is in teaching the moral of the story in the right way, and not just letting it sink in without context. I am not disagreeing with you. We do our sons and daughters no favors when we perpetuate the story line of "happily ever after." After all, that does take a LOT of work!