I know its just a stupid consumerist holiday or whatever, but damn finding out the truth gave 9 year old me issues with trust.

  • darkcalling [comrade/them,she/her]
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    4 years ago

    I feel pretty much the exact same way. It unintentionally teaches many children that parents can lie to them, that adults can make up elaborate stories and rituals to explain things. And it gets one to think a bit.