Can children tell the difference between fantasy and reality? The question of whether children can differentiate between fantasy and reality has been argued for and against for years by parents and psychologists. My personal opinion is yes, they can, at a very early age, but sometimes it is great for them to behave like all fantastic creatures are real. This is the exact reason why fairy tales were born. Because believing in the imaginary does not make children more vulnerable, or foolish; it is an enjoyable way of learning and … Bővebben: Imagining reality