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Make believe is a natural means of coping with deep fears and fantasies, even for children leading the most sheltered of lives. It can often seem quite gruesome and serves two purposes. It’s a way for them to gain a sense of mastery over the things that frighten or overwhelm them. It’s also a time when young children, working so hard to conform to exhortations to “be good,” have a chance to give voice to their very human desires to express the unacceptable—anger, selfishness, meanness, and fear.

Quote ID: 00752

Author

Susan Linn

Source

The Case For Make Believe

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