Essay About Santa Claus And Examples Of Myths

Myths Persistent Lies
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Myths, Persistent lies.
We should study mythology because even though they attempt to explain the unexplainable, or try to make people believe in things not real, they are persistent lies and everyone should know the truth. Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy and The Easter Bunny are all examples of myths or as they are better known as, lies. For many children, they grow up believing that on the 25th day of the 12th month a fat man in a red suit who rides on a magic sleigh with flying reindeer will pop through their chimneys and leave presents or a lump of coal. Many parents force their kids into believing this horrid lie. Eight years into their life they will find out that Santa doesnt exist and will be crushed. Parents put their kids through all of that misery just so they will behave for a few months of the year. Making young children believe in things not real is not only wrong but very selfish. Not only is it selfish but parents can cause their children to develop many trust issues. Another example of a myth that leads to misery is the old wives tale about swallowing gum. Many people think that it takes seven years to digest gum; when in reality it is proven that gum may be a bit more difficult to breakdown than more organic substances but it doesnt take longer and it defiantly does not take seven years. This was said to be invented to prevent children from swallowing their gum. So instead of swallowing it many children stick it under their desks at school or spit it on the ground. This myth has lead to many harsh hours for lots of people, for example teachers and students; they have the pleasure of sitting in those desks with already chewed gum under them. Myths can also cause sicknesses such as Hepatitis A or a common clod, an example of one of these myths is the five second rule. The five second rule states that if you should happen to drop your food on the floor, if you pick it up with in 5 seconds its