Uzbek folk oral literature, with its vast scope and ancient history, continues to inspire many researchers today. Among the genres of this creative tradition, the folk tale occupies a special place, reflecting the people’s historical experience, love for children, and worldview. Through tales, concepts such as good and evil, diligence and laziness, honesty and deceit are conveyed to children in an easy and comprehensible way. The main purpose is to enhance their educational and moral significance. This article analyzes the nature of Uzbek folk tales and their role in children’s upbringing and education.
Keywords: Uzbek folk tales, educational significance, moral value, characterization, spiritual upbringing, ethical values.
The Uzbek people have long been known for their love and care for children. Therefore, the genre of the fairy tale, which plays an important role in child upbringing, holds a significant place in Uzbek oral literature. Uzbek folk tales, with their rich culture and traditions, are not only entertaining stories but also an important source of education and moral development. Passed down from generation to generation, these tales teach children life lessons, moral values, and social culture. Thus, folk tales serve not only as entertainment but also as an essential educational and moral tool.
Folk tales reflect the culture, spiritual worldview, and traditions of the Uzbek people. Through them, children learn about their nation’s history, customs, and values, and grow up in that spirit. For example, in the tale Alpomish, the ideas of heroism, bravery, and patriotism are instilled in children, fostering national pride and a spirit of selflessness.
Tales not only broaden children’s imagination but also develop their creative thinking skills. Filled with fantastic events, interesting characters, and unique worlds, they help children generate new ideas and enhance their creativity. This plays an important role in nurturing imaginative and inventive individuals in the future.
In conclusion, Uzbek folk tales are not just entertaining stories for children but also an essential genre that plays a key role in their upbringing. They help children learn moral culture and traditions, develop imagination and creativity, and acquire social skills. Therefore, reading and learning from folk tales is of great importance for every child.
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Rahmataliyeva Aidakhon Umidjon qizi was born on July 10, 2003, in Pop District, Namangan Region. She graduated from Secondary School No. 32 in her district and later completed her studies at the Faculty of Philology of Namangan State University. Aida has participated in various events organized by the Youth Affairs Agency, as well as in Zakovat intellectual competitions, and has been awarded several certificates. Her goal is to demonstrate her knowledge on the international stage and become a true professional in her field.
Ana Glendža was born on January 16, 2001, in Cetinje. She graduated in Psychology in 2023 at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Montenegro, where she also enrolled in master’s studies the same year. She is currently in the final phase of her master’s program, working on her thesis titled “Diabetes as a Risk Factor for the Development of Depressive Symptomatology.”
She approaches poetry spontaneously – she writes when it finds its way to her. She perceives verse as a possibility to express those parts of herself she does not reveal to others, but also as a path to self-discovery, since through writing she often uncovers what she had not known before. She believes that the written word holds healing power – both for the author and the reader. Each poem, in her view, carries a fragment of the personality of its creator, while the reader has the freedom to discover new meanings and open the doors within themselves.
She is a member of the Association of Young Artists of Culture.
