Telling stories to young children It is a well-known fact that stories have been part of our society since the beginning of civilization to transmit ideas, social values, advices and many other aspects related to the human being. The aim of this essay is to analize how these stories can be used with our children and students on a daily basis. Considering this, two approaches should be taken into consideration, entrertainment and social values. Needless to say, both of them are crucial nowadays, but there is a need to clarify which is more relevant for people. The question is open to debate. Probably the most importan purpose would be social values. This may be due to, in the current society, stories can be used to transmit social values to thsose children that seem to be driffting in a world far from the real world. According to a recent survey, less than 5% of young people are aware of the importance of it, and why are so fundamental. Obviously, they are fundamental to develop their personal and professional skills which can be decisive for their lives. It has also been suggested that its entretainment value would be an extraordinary aspect to consider for young children. Notwithstanding, an argument against of it have been found. Several educational associations, after reading a report by an expert in the educational field, it reads that it is advisable to avoid this aim as a consecuence of reality distortion. In the light of the above, it is recommendable to look on the social values, especially within these days where our society need to recover the essence of the huma condition, respect and good manners.