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The post that was quoted here has been removedIt would be hard to full explain from that perspective of being a five year old, but I can understand it.
I had a similiar experience when we sang Christmas songs. I don't know why. I just didn't believe the words. It lasted briefly, then I got over it.
Originally posted by yo its meYes, I think many children play along because they don't want to disappoint the adults or destroy the belief of other children, or just because they think it's fun. I don't remember if I ever believed in Saint Nicholas (who brings sweets on 6 December in Germany), but I do remember that I played along for many years. (And my parents played along when one of us children dressed up as Saint Nicholas and brought sweets to them. 😉)
Very true, but also childern are tought to imiagine and may have been just playing along.
Originally posted by NordlysI think the fear of disappointing adults is very strong, definately.
Yes, I think many children play along because they don't want to disappoint the adults or destroy the belief of other children, or just because they think it's fun. I don't remember if I ever believed in Saint Nicholas (who brings sweets on 6 December in Germany), but I do remember that I played along for many years. (And my parents played along when one of us children dressed up as Saint Nicholas and brought sweets to them. 😉)
The post that was quoted here has been removedI was thinking of my childern, they'd play along..well I guess it would depend on a few things but most likely they would. Perhaps in the words that you missed there was a sugestion to do so?
I think everyone has a moment in childhood where they feel on the outside my oldest childern have expressed such a feeling for different reasons that are unique to them and whole hartedly felt by them.