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Why do children enjoy listening to their father's tell stories?

Asked by valdasta (2146points) August 31st, 2009

It was interesting to notice how attentive and eager may children were to hear me tell them a story about my childhood. It took me back to the days when I would listen to my father tell me stories of his childhood. What exactly is it that makes this kind of story telling so important and/or interesting? I imagine it has to do with the personal attention that the children receive in the exchange. Children (boys especially) are identifying themselves with thier dads. What do you think?

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