Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith

Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith

EnglishPaperback / softback
Clark Cindy Dell
The University of Chicago Press
EAN: 9780226107783
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Is it "right" for children to believe in myths? By encouraging such myths, are parents lying to children? Moreover, do these imaginary figures undermine religious faith and encourage materialism in children? This text explores how the children themselves give meaning to Santa, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Through interviews conducted during holiday periods and in real-life settings ranging from homes to shopping malls, it examines whether believing in these figures is good or bad for children. Using the childrens' own insights, it offers interpretations on topics, such as tooth loss, Christmas and Easter customs (including the Easter egg hunt) in contemporary America.
EAN 9780226107783
ISBN 0226107787
Binding Paperback / softback
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Publication date November 1, 1998
Pages 176
Language English
Dimensions 22 x 14 x 1
Country United States
Readership Professional & Scholarly
Authors Clark Cindy Dell