2006-12-05 03:21:52 · 18 answers · asked by jamie_lynn_duke 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
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2006-12-05 03:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by kate j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that they should be told that the fictional stories are not real, but it should be broken down to them slowly. If there is a strong resistance, then allow the child to believe in the stories.
An active imagination is a good thing for a child to have, but reality is also a necessity as they grow older.
2006-12-05 03:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jayde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowed? How can you stop people from believing in fictional stories? Millions of adults read the New York Times, don't they? Talk about fiction! Mother Goose and Cinderella are more instructive than modern media.
2006-12-05 03:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean exactly -- "allowed to believe"? How about simply helping children understand what fiction and make-believe is and then letting their imaginations do what they do. When I was little, I knew that the Easter Bunny wasn't real, but I still loved to pretend to believe that he actually visited and brought us baskets full of chocolate. I also knew it was my dad who exchanged my teeth for money, but I still loved to pretend that it was the tooth fairy. My son is the same way -- he understands what is fiction and what it is not, and still plays make-believe games and lets his imagination roam free.
What I think is WRONG is for people to insist to their children that fictional stories are in fact real.
2006-12-05 03:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? It allows them to grow their imaginantions. They have so much energy, they need something to take their minds away. They are too young to work and so let them play, let them daydream. They should get some time to grow and I think letting them believe in what they want to believe in is huge.
Take a look at some books on old folk lore. You'll see some stories that will blow your mind. The truth behind sleeping beauty and cinderella...
2006-12-05 03:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by Cabbage 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, fictional stories make childhood fun & magical! Its only when your a little kid that its OK to believe in make believe people & places.
2006-12-05 03:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sherrie L 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why not. Most kids have make believe friends or invent fiction as they play. As they mature, they are able to differentiate fact from fiction.
2006-12-05 03:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as they know it is fictional. You don't want them growing up believing something that is not true. Of course that doesn't mean you should tell kids things that are just too much for them to comprehend. Just keep it simple.
2006-12-05 03:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by cabonarakittie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're kids. Why not? Let them believe in magic while they can. Life will remove that innocence soon enough.
2006-12-05 05:19:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? Make believe and imagination is a healthy part of childhood.
2006-12-05 03:24:04 · answer #10 · answered by WonderWoman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They should be able to imagine them. To get them confused with reality though - that might not be good. Imaginations do a lot for them.
2006-12-05 03:25:11 · answer #11 · answered by stephanie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋