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What are your feelings on teaching kids about Santa; is it a good idea, yay/nay?
Posted on 12/21/24 at 9:50 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 9:50 am
Growing up, we were all taught the Santa myth without any adverse effects, or so I thought for most of my life, but I have also wondered if that was actually the right thing to do to kids. I can now see a lot of things that have me second guessing this as an acceptable practice in trust issues, a heavy emphasis on commercialism, conflicting message with faith, etc, and I don’t necessarily think anyone actually verbalizes it, but has it planted seeds of distrust just as well, especially in parents who’s children obviously rely upon them to always tell them the truth.
Some conflicts with the actual real Christian message, and they’re pretty sizable.
Some conflicts with the actual real Christian message, and they’re pretty sizable.
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Posted on 12/21/24 at 9:51 am to Mike da Tigah
Kids get to be kids only once in life. Let them have the innocence of childhood and all that comes with it. They’ll be grown and all the magic of childhood will be gone soon enough.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 9:54 am to Mike da Tigah
quote:You control the messaging to your children.
a heavy emphasis on commercialism
This concept seems lost on this generation.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 9:55 am to Mike da Tigah
I think keeping the magic of Christmas is important until double digit age. After that if the kid gets curious then you decide to tell them.
But at that point, they are a servant of the season. If they are old enough to know, they are old enough to understand to be apart of it and not ruin it for others.
I think it’s important to keep it magical for a while. We grow up fast.
Its about the service of joy to around you and how you can directly effect it because you choose to.
To simplify the religious side of it, pretend to be an angel for a month. They deserve some thought and a break.
But at that point, they are a servant of the season. If they are old enough to know, they are old enough to understand to be apart of it and not ruin it for others.
I think it’s important to keep it magical for a while. We grow up fast.
Its about the service of joy to around you and how you can directly effect it because you choose to.
To simplify the religious side of it, pretend to be an angel for a month. They deserve some thought and a break.
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 9:58 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:07 am to hometownhero89
Speaking from a young man perspective here with no kids yet, let em be kids as long as they can. They only get one chance to believe in Santa, let them have fun with it. You’ll come away with a lot of memories as I know my parents did through me
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:10 am to Mike da Tigah
You don’t really have to harp on it all that hard. At least that’s what I found.
Those who really do seem sort of creepy to me.
Those who really do seem sort of creepy to me.
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 10:12 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:12 am to Mike da Tigah
My answer is always "Believe in the magic of Christmas!". If you do, then you will reap the many joys of the season whether it's religious or just the feelings of the season. It's so much more than Santa Claus and many things that don't happen throughout the year.
It's not just about gifts and Santa Claus. It's not about what's under the tree, but the people around it with you or even just in your life. It's about sharing and giving.
I've been to 3 different children's Christmas programs this week at 3 different churches all celebrating the birth of Jesus. It was heartwarming and hilarious in some instances. Little children on a stage is adorable and entertaining. We were moved and laughing at the same time.
It's simply a magical time of year. If you don't believe, you don't receive is something else I always say and that's not about receiving material gifts.
ETA: My mother is 91 and to this day, she has NEVER admitted to no Santa.
It's not just about gifts and Santa Claus. It's not about what's under the tree, but the people around it with you or even just in your life. It's about sharing and giving.
I've been to 3 different children's Christmas programs this week at 3 different churches all celebrating the birth of Jesus. It was heartwarming and hilarious in some instances. Little children on a stage is adorable and entertaining. We were moved and laughing at the same time.
It's simply a magical time of year. If you don't believe, you don't receive is something else I always say and that's not about receiving material gifts.
ETA: My mother is 91 and to this day, she has NEVER admitted to no Santa.
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:20 am to Mike da Tigah
Helping kids use their imagination and believe in things that seem impossible is a major factor in brain development. It allows them to test out reasoning skills, believe that almost anything is possible. That’s a good thing when you want people to innovate and problem solve down the road.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:21 am to Mike da Tigah
With all of the shitty things that happen in this world, let the kids have Santa and Christmas magic. Childhood is their one chance to not have to deal with real life, don't take that away from them.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:24 am to Mike da Tigah
quote:
but I have also wondered if that was actually the right thing to do to kids. I can now see a lot of things that have me second guessing this as an acceptable practice in trust issues, a heavy emphasis on commercialism, conflicting message with faith, etc
This is really, really dumb. Congrats on raising kids that are going to rebel against you and on stealing their childhood I guess?
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:32 am to hometownhero89
quote:this is true - my youngest, a little girl, is 9 and still believes there’s a Santa Claus
But at that point, they are a servant of the season. If they are old enough to know, they are old enough to understand to be apart of it and not ruin it for others.
The 13 year old brother - he is an annoying big brother - it’s hilarious - he’ll take hostage her stuffed animals, or give her a video game controller that’s not connected, he will randomly walk by and shoot her with a nerf gun, he calls her stinky and goofy
But he will not tell her there is no Santa. And the other siblings, my husband and I thought for sure he would
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:34 am to Mike da Tigah
Tell them Santa was actually a Jewish black guy from inner city Detroit
Lest you be racist
Lest you be racist
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:40 am to ell_13
Why can't they do that with God and Jesus? The Santa thing is sac-religious. If you lie to them and tell them about Santa why would they believe you when you told them about God and creation?
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:43 am to Mike da Tigah
For Pete's sake!
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:44 am to Mike da Tigah
The s word is banned in my house because I don’t want my kids thinking it’s acceptable to get a handout
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:44 am to Mike da Tigah
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a heavy emphasis on commercialism,
Your kid will get the commercialism with or without Santa.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:45 am to Darth_Vader
I’m raising kids not cynical assholes
Kids need that innocence. The world
Is fricking cruel. Especially the religious world. Let them believe in magic and make believe for a little while. They have time to drones for the rest of their existence
Kids need that innocence. The world
Is fricking cruel. Especially the religious world. Let them believe in magic and make believe for a little while. They have time to drones for the rest of their existence
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 10:47 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:53 am to kaleidoscoping
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If you lie to them and tell them about Santa why would they believe you when you told them about God and creation?
"There's an all seeing guy that lives far away that will reward you for being good. I'm super serious."
Parents re:Santa and re:Jesus.
Once they find out you lied about one, why would they believe you about the other? The Santa fairy tale seems to intentionally undermine Christianity, especially considering the actual holiday being celebrated.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 10:53 am to Geauxld Finger
You don't have to lie to them for children to keep their innocence. Why do you think that by not talking to them about Santa that they would become cynical? It seems to me that it would work the other way around. It doesn't mean you will be overbearing and crude to them in all aspects of life. You can show them the wonders of the world, the true sprit of Christmas and love every day of the year. They are still children and imaginative regardless. That being said, I'm 60/40 on whether I'll let my Children do the Santa thing or not.
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 10:57 am
Posted on 12/21/24 at 11:07 am to olgoi khorkhoi
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The Santa fairy tale seems to intentionally undermine Christianity, especially considering the actual holiday being celebrated.
I tend to agree.
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