Towards Establishing Standards for Children's Stories.

This study aimed to determine key criteria for developing narrative compositions for children aged 6 to 9 years. This study examined narratives created from 2000 to 2014 to assess their linguistic and cultural value, as well as identify any limitations or complexities that may not be suitable for the target audience. The study also assessed the degree to which authors of children's literature followed these criteria. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and a researcher-developed tool to gather and analyze data, leading to multiple findings. Deficiencies and limitations were found in narratives for young children, but there were also positive aspects in terms of vocabulary, terminology, sentence structure, idiomatic expressions, and overall suitability for young audiences. The study found that the current narrative output does not sufficiently consider the developmental needs of children. The researchers recommended establishing standards to improve children's narrative production in line with their developmental stages. The recommendations were stated in the research's conclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]