Originally posted by: return_to_hades
I do not consider it as lying. It is merely a part of fantasy. Kids have a vivid imagination and are constantly building magical worlds and fantasies around themselves. It is a beautiful aspect of childlike imagination and innocence. Beliefs like Santa Claus, Tooth fairy are small parts of this world of fantasies. As kids grow older they gradually start rationalizing and emerging out of their fantasies into realities. If a fantasy is accidentally shattered, tough luck - a family which teaches and appreciates children to be children and keep their imagination open will find not find it difficult to help children overcome such shocks.
Sometimes we all need to loosen up and open our imagination like children. Deep down inside us I think we would still secretly wish to believe in fantasies. Why else would fantasy fiction become such a popular genre amongst teens and adults. We all love little doses of escapism.
Some quotes from The Little Prince to show the magic of imagination
"Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is exhausting for children to have to provide explanations over and over again."
"Grown-ups like numbers. When you tell them about a new friend, they never ask questions about what really matters. They never ask: "What does his voice sound like?" "What games does he like best?" "Does he collect butterflies?". They ask: "How old is he?" "How many brothers does he have?" "How much does he weigh?" "How much money does his father make?" Only then do they think they know him. "
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If you tell grown-ups, "I saw a beautiful red brick house, with geraniums at the windows and doves on the roof...," they won't be able to imagine such a house. You have to tell them, "I saw a house worth a hundred thousand francs." Then they exclaim, "What a pretty house!"
Nice post!!👏
Only concerned on the impact on kids when they realize the facts... most take in the right spririts but rebels... on the other hand rebels are rebels any workaround or right steps won't help 😊
