Disney’s princess stories are famous around the world. You must know some of them, such as Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. All princesses are very beautiful. Princes fall in love with them at first sight. In the end, the princess and prince will have a happy life together.

However, princesses often cannot protect themselves. They need help from others. This is the old image of Disney’s princesses.

A few weeks ago, Disney made 10 new rules. To be a princess you must follow these rules. Surprisingly, no rule talks about having a “pretty face”. Instead the rules are about good characteristics (特征) like honesty (诚实), loyalty (忠诚) and never giving up.

Princesses need to grow up. When they meet problems, they need to protect themselves. They need to find ways to get away from dangerous people. For example, Elsa and Anna fight against the bad prince in Frozen. They need to believe in themselves and their friends. Mulan shows her courage (勇气) to fight in the army. “Beauty” cannot help them. But a strong heart can. In the real world, these are the rules you need to follow.

There are many princesses in the Disney world. Who is the most popular one? The most popular one was Belle! More than 18 percent of people chose her. Belle is in the movie Beauty and the Beast (《美女与野兽》). She is very kind and gentle (温柔的). She takes care of the “beast”. She likes reading. She uses her clever mind to get out of trouble.

Disney’s 10 new rules for being a princess

1. Care for others. 2. Live healthily. 3. Don’t judge (判断) a book by its cover (封面).

4. Be honest. 5.Be a friend you can trust (信任).6.Believe in yourself. 7. Right wrongs.

8. Try your best. 9. Be loyal. 10.Never give up.

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