Lies We Tell Kids (2008)
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The article 'Lies We Tell Kids' by Paul Graham discusses the various falsehoods told to children and sparks a discussion on the types of lies that are commonly told.
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4 months ago
Not one mention of Santa's "Naughty" and "Nice" lists, nor where the Easter Bunny gets chocolate eggs, nor the Tooth Fairy's current rates, nor ...
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