Why on the one hand do we discourage our children from believing in imaginary friends, and yet at the same time tell then if they don't go to bed straight away, one of the above will get them, is it not getting them to believe in something that is not real, whereas an imaginary friend may not be real but is sometimes of comfort to the child involved, as they feel that they are not alone that instead all the things they want to try as they grow up, can be experienced with an imaginary playmate, so what i'm asking is whether its right to stop them believing in a friend while at the same time get them to believe in a monster instead ?
2007-02-23 01:07:20 · 3 answers · asked by little helper 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Basically its that parents don't want their kids minds to be creative, thinking it will lead to rebellion. But at the same time, they make up monsters to get kids to obey them. Kids create imaginary friends. Parents make monsters.
2007-02-23 01:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Maxie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children, might not believe in a monster "instead". Children may believe in Santa Claus anyway as well as the Bogeyman (Père Fouettard in Europe) which is the pendant of Santa.
Sandman is different. They are not told to believe in it. When children feel sleepy their eyes feel like if there is sand in it, they want to close their eyes and go to sleep. That explain the word, Sandman passing when children feel sleepy.
2007-02-25 01:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't right. Unfortunately, as parents we have a lot of "double standards".
2007-02-26 10:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by januaryman169 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋