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Children and Santa Claus
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:03 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:03 am
Are there any parents out there that doesnt lie to there kids about Santa? Obviously my daughter is too young to worry about this currently, just this discussion about it with my wife.
We think that we will let her believe as long as she wants, but if she asks one day then we tell her the truth. Tell her the story of Saint Nicholas and how giving selflessly is what "Santa" is about.
We think that we will let her believe as long as she wants, but if she asks one day then we tell her the truth. Tell her the story of Saint Nicholas and how giving selflessly is what "Santa" is about.
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Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:05 am to TeamCKennedy
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there any parents out there that doesnt lie to there kids about Santa?
ETA: in all seriousness, kids are little and innocent for such a short while, especially these days.
Why steal the Christmas magic? They’ll have a lifetime of disappointment. Do you watch movies or shows and enjoy and really get into them? Does it brighten your life?
Is someone coming in and telling you, in a condescending way, “you know it isn’t real!?” Gonna make your life any better?
To That person I say
This post was edited on 12/17/18 at 9:09 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:06 am to TeamCKennedy
My kids have never believed in it. Not because I told them not to. They just thought it was crazy to think some fat guy can make it around to every house in the world in one night and drop presents. They both have been realists their entire life. I made sure to tell them not to spoil it for the kids that did believe.
This post was edited on 12/17/18 at 9:07 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:06 am to TeamCKennedy
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Tell her the story of Saint Nicholas and how giving selflessly is what "Santa" is about.
I recommend you tell her the story of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ.
This post was edited on 12/17/18 at 9:07 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:06 am to TeamCKennedy
I think you are describing the way that most parents handle this. Basically, kids generally believe in Santa until they start school.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:08 am to TeamCKennedy
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Are there any parents out there that doesnt lie to there kids about Santa?
Oof
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:08 am to Spankum
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Basically, kids generally believe in Santa until they start school.
How old do you think kids are when they start school?
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:09 am to TeamCKennedy
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Obviously my daughter is too young to worry about this currently, just this discussion about it with my wife.
Accuse others of telling a lie while you pull coverup/perpetuate fraud by deceit from not telling the truth to make yourself feel good, huh, Doc?
Hypocrisy knows no bounds
If they don’t believe then that makes it much easier to pay for Christmas dinner or next year’s vacation.
This post was edited on 12/17/18 at 9:23 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:10 am to TeamCKennedy
Kids learn about Santa on their own. Every movie. Every ad. Etc.
But if they ask me I will tell them the truth after age 6. Mine all believe an elf comes to our house every night so I think they are still gullible enough to believe in anything. At age 6 they are introduced to the tooth fairy typically so most kids are at least 7-8 before they start having any doubts or hear kids at school with doubts. From there its a 5 year window of uncertainty. I won’t lie to them about it but if they are too little it’s not gonna do any good to just tell them what’s up.
But if they ask me I will tell them the truth after age 6. Mine all believe an elf comes to our house every night so I think they are still gullible enough to believe in anything. At age 6 they are introduced to the tooth fairy typically so most kids are at least 7-8 before they start having any doubts or hear kids at school with doubts. From there its a 5 year window of uncertainty. I won’t lie to them about it but if they are too little it’s not gonna do any good to just tell them what’s up.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:11 am to TeamCKennedy
I lie to my kid all the time. Why stop for Christmas?
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:12 am to Dawgholio
quote:So, at 2 or 3 or 4 years old, they were smart enough to know that Santa can't stop at every house in 1 night?
They just thought it was crazy to think some fat guy can make it around to every house in the world in one night and drop presents. They both have been realists their entire life
Sounds farfetched.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:14 am to Clark W Griswold
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But if they ask me I will tell them the truth after age 6.
You serious Clark?
I'd say 10 is the age where it's safe to come clean about the fat man. Until then, "You gotta believe to receive"
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:18 am to Dawgholio
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My kids have never believed in it. Not because I told them not to. They just thought it was crazy to think some fat guy can make it around to every house in the world in one night and drop presents
that all comes from how they were raised. some kids just have shitty parents
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:18 am to BitBuster
The idea is just to much fun to smash so early. We don't use Santa as a behavior monitor like some do, but going to see him, making reindeer food, and putting out cookies is way to much fun.
You also don't want to have the kid who ruins it in class for all the others.
You also don't want to have the kid who ruins it in class for all the others.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:19 am to SteveLSU35
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The idea is just to much fun to smash so early. We don't use Santa as a behavior monitor like some do, but going to see him, making reindeer food, and putting out cookies is way to much fun.
You also don't want to have the kid who ruins it in class for all the others.
Wrap some empty boxes and put them under the tree. Stuff them with paper and crap.
When the kids misbehave, throw one of the boxes in the fire
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:24 am to TeamCKennedy
Christmas is for the children, let them believe in Santa.
My problem is that fat frick getting credit for the stuff I spend my hard earned money on.
My problem is that fat frick getting credit for the stuff I spend my hard earned money on.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:25 am to TeamCKennedy
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Are there any parents out there that doesnt lie to there kids about Santa? Obviously my daughter is too young to worry about this currently, just this discussion about it with my wife.
We think that we will let her believe as long as she wants, but if she asks one day then we tell her the truth. Tell her the story of Saint Nicholas and how giving selflessly is what "Santa" is about.
I never believed in Santa. My parents didn't want me thinking that the meaning of Christmas was a fat man who gives gifts for good behavior.
I'm not having kids, but if I did they wouldn't believe in Santa.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:28 am to BitBuster
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I'd say 10 is the age where it's safe to come clean about the fat man.
"safe" wtf is wrong with parents
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:29 am to TeamCKennedy
Posted on 12/17/18 at 9:31 am to Dawgholio
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My kids have never believed in it. Not because I told them not to. They just thought it was crazy to think some fat guy can make it around to every house in the world in one night and drop presents.
I seriously doubt they "never" believed in Santa. The thought of a 4 year old not believing on their own because of their concept of world travel and such is laughable.
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