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Adults use three tools to decide what to believe:
Children use the same tools to decide what to believe. When children hear about something in a fantastical context, they are less likely to think it is real than if they heard about it in a scientific context or from a knowledgeable person.
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Parents and others go to great lengths to overwhelm children with evidence about Santa.
Some philosophers and bloggers claim that engaging in the Santa myth can lead to permanent distrust of parents. However, there is no evidence that it affects parental trust in any significant way.
Children are prone to believing in just about anything. A sceptical child has less chance of surviving than the child who unthinkingly listens to his parent's advice.
Studies state that 83 percent of five-year-olds think Santa Claus is real.
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Its interesting and this should serve as a reminder to not be swayed by consumerism
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