Should we make people believe in Santa Claus?

22 December, 2025 Laurence Morency-Guay

Why do children believe in Santa Claus? And, as parents, is it right to "lie" to them like that? Laurence Morency-Guay, professor of psychology and founder of the platform Parent qui apprend, explains the situation to us, in relation to the following notions:

  • Theory of Mind, a principle that assumes that humans, as they grow, develop an awareness of having their own thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, and that this is also true for all human beings.
  • The ability to distinguish between imagination and reality.
  • The evolution of magical thinking.

 

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