Do You Believe in Magic?

I wish everything was sprinkled with more magic nowadays. There's way too much cynicism in the world and I feel like kids are growing up way too fast. Where's the good cartoons on TV? True, there are still some good ones, ie. Spongebob, Penguins of Madagascar, some people really like Phineas & Ferb so I'll count that too. But why are there stupid, inane girls on Disney channel and Nickelodeon nowadays? Hannah Montana & iCarly both suck - how are these good shows for girls to be watching? Lizzie McGuire was a good show: why? because guys could watch that show too without feeling like their sexuality would be questioned.

With kids growing up so fast, it's like they are completely skipping the 'dream' phase where they could be whatever they wanted to be, where they could be content playing with action figures or Barbie dolls or even just stuffed animals. Why is magic so bad? Why are kids just being told at young ages that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny aren't real? They are very much alive and real. I believe in Santa Claus and I'm almost 19 (August 9th can't come soon enough =P ) It isn't childish to believe in them. Why is magic and fantasy and imagination feel like it's taking a backseat with everyone, not just adults but with the kids too? Why do kids have to suffer with reality when NOW is the time they should be enjoying their dreams and feeling like the sky is the limit when it comes to dreams?

I really wish kids weren't being exposed to such stupid television shows, but more than that, I want them to believe in themselves, because it seems like this trait dwindles. I love seeing kids when they embrace their childhood and act silly - I'm completely dedicated to being a goofy, incredibly childish, immature teenager/adult. If kids can't celebrate being kids, then I will =)

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