What do you think about the importance of rituals for children?

What do you think about the importance of rituals for children?
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I know structure is necessary in children’s life and rituals are all about structure – so, I don’t see a problem with rituals for children..just depends on what they’re about. Mostly, the rituals my kids are aware of are birthdays, deaths, protests and weddings.
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