Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?

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Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?

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Nov 28, 2019

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Magical thinking is part of childhood, and when it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate charades. But what should grown-ups do when kids start aging out of the magic and asking tough questions?

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Nov 28, 2019

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