"I am sorry to inform you that the Tooth Fairy is no less popular today that she was when you were a kid. It's a silly rite-of-passage for young kids that brings them joy at a minimal cost to their parents; how many good times can you buy these days for a dollar? Let your wife coordinate the Tooth Fairy's pick-ups and deliveries and play along when your little one brings it up."
"You are just a few short years away from the hormonal angst of the "tween" years and I guarantee you that the time will come in which you wish your princess was young enough to believe that a magical figure came into your home unseen and rewarded her for losing a tooth. There are many silly aspects to childhood; your adult cynicism has no place when it comes to the wonder and whimsy that often marks the life of a 6-year-old."
The Tooth Fairy remains popular with young children. The ritual of placing a lost tooth under a pillow provides joy for minimal parental expense. Parents can coordinate pick-ups and small monetary rewards to sustain the experience. Anticipation of upcoming tween years makes preserving childhood wonder valuable. Adult cynicism can undermine simple, meaningful family moments. Participating in gentle rituals helps maintain family warmth and shared memories. The cost is low while the emotional return can be significant. Allowing a child and partner to enjoy such moments without complaint supports healthy family connection and childhood imagination.
Read at Slate Magazine
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