Why some nursery rhymes bad?

Answer 1

Yes it is ring around a rosie refers to the plague,rock-a-bye-baby refers to a baby falling down a tree,there was a woman who lived in a shoes refers to a woman who has a lot of kids and she is messed up.so yes they are very evil to my opinion.

Answer 2

In recent years some nursery rhymes and 'Fairy Tales' have come under criticism for their violent content. There are some that think this is not appropriate for children. At the time many of these rhymes were written views on child-rearing were much different than that of today. Scaring a child with stories of monsters to achieve a desired behavior was the norm.

Answer 3

Some nursery rhymes may be considered bad due to outdated language, themes that are no longer appropriate, or cultural insensitivity. As society evolves, so does our understanding of what is appropriate for children to learn and internalize. It's important to review and update nursery rhymes to ensure they are positive and inclusive for all children.