For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for April 22, 2011

Put raisins in his shoes and tell him it’s Easter bunny poop.

At last, something that all of us, of whatever creed or political persuasion, can unite behind…chocolate!

Cadbury, Elly wants to borrow your bunny.

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Never mind the Easter Bunny; I get visits from the Beer Fairy. I cut the neighbor’s lawn, and a couple days later a six-pack appears on my porch. It’s like magic…

Real proof is that you get candy and treats on Easter Sunday. If you don’t want to believe, then you might not get anything. Just don’t ruin the fun for your sister…

fear-ciuil said, about 8 hours ago

Put raisins in his shoes and tell him it’s Easter bunny poop.

ROFL

puddleglum1066, Beer Fairy works in winter too. Before our neighbor committed suicide, my husband would plow his driveway. Beer would later appear.

I just got caught up on yesterday’s theological thread, and I found it very interesting. No, I’m not going to get it going again today, I just wanted to express my appreciation for the thoughtful comments and the decided lack of “attack and retaliation” in the whole thread.

Absolutely, JanCinVV..I thought the same thing as I read the many posts yesterday…It’s always refreshing to see that people can agree to disagree, and keep things nice.

You want proof try and witness the Easter bunny at work. He’s very elusive, because he’s magical.

SCAATY–

A followup added to yesterday’s thread because it is more appropriate there than on today’s comments.

Boy, John, you’re sure a lot of help … NOT!!!!!!!!!!

Meanwhile, I agree with howtheduck on this one. Michael’s at that age where it probably is time to tell him the truth about the Easter bunny … but I’d swear him to secrecy where Lizzie’s concerned so that she can go on believing just a little bit longer before the truth ruins the fantasy for her too.

gofinsc: And I added a follow-up to yours in yesterday’s thread — you’re right; it would be out of place here. But I enjoy the opportunity to think and exchange views.

Elly,

Don’t listen to these nay-sayers on this thread. Let Michael grow through this on his own. That way he won’t be “superior” and condescending to Lizard-Breath when they get there Easter Baskets or Christmas presents (from “Santa.)

Folks, life is too damned short as it is. Let’s let the children enjoy their fantasies and exercise their imaginations for as long as they can. Belief in the Bunny and the Jolly Old Elf doesn’t do them any harm, and if it bothers you personally, than suck it up and shut your mouth. I’m 61, and occasionally play Santa. I love it when a child’s eyes light up because he or she sees “proof” that Santa is “real.”

Scatty,

Posted to the 21st back to you, agreeing that continuation on today would not be appropriate.

Hi yuggib,

I am in agreement with you! (In spirit, at least.) Except that I do think Michael has grown to that point when the fantasy isn’t holding anymore, and not telling him the truth would cause more problems than it would solve. Bribing him with chocolate not to ruin the game for his sister sounds like a fine thing.

Of course, I’ve heard people suggest that it isn’t a good idea to play games with children’s sense of understanding the world by telling them things that aren’t true (e.g. Santa exists). There are other ways of showing children the magical aspects of the world (the beauty of nature, etc.) without having to tell them a falsehood. I can see it both ways - I think I had fun believing in things that weren’t real, and I don’t think it hurt my mental development, but who knows. Probably there are more important things to worry about in proper parenting.

Gosh, when I was a child I didn’t ever think the Easter bunny actually laid the eggs; I just thought he delivered them.