As a general principle, as a default tendency, is it useful or cruel to undermine in others comforting illusions (or at least what I see as illusions)?
Somebody posted one of these things where you pick an image then see whst it says about your personality. The five I read all fit me reasonably well. I pointed this out, then felt badbecause this is a method for making people feel special. It makes them happy.
I apparently figured out there was no Santa Claus well before my 5th birthday, so I cant remember wha it may have been like. I didnt want to raise my kids to believe in him, but I got outvoted and gave in. In my own life I hate lies, and Santa Clsus is a lie.
But perhaps I am a grinch. I have no answer her. Just thinking aloud.