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re: Parents of the OT: Did you tell your kids the truth about Santa and if so, at what age?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:38 pm to ragincajun77
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:38 pm to ragincajun77
My mother telling me was probably my most vivid memory as a 6yo.
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Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:38 pm to ragincajun77
when I have kids one day I'm gonna' homeschool them and not tell them about things like christmas or birthdays or the internet or soda
ain't tryna waste all my money
ain't tryna waste all my money
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:41 pm to HT713
I don’t know about Santa, but I’d like to choke the mf’er who came up with elf on a shelf 
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:41 pm to STLDawg
quote:I did this because I had a horrible childhood and when I was a young parent other young parents at the church we went to who had great parents told me how devastated they were to find out their parents lied to them. Mine were so awful that the fact that they lied about Santa never even was a thought in my mind.
My wife and I told our kids from the start that St. Nicholas was a real person but that Santa Claus is a symbol of the holiday. We’ve asked that they respect the other kids though.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:46 pm to ragincajun77
We never told our kids that there's a fat guy with flying reindeer sliding down chimney's with toys made by elves at the north pole, if that's what you mean.
We do much like what another poster said: "My wife and I told our kids from the start that St. Nicholas was a real person but that Santa Claus is a symbol of the holiday."
My parents were pissed and think we've robbed them of part of their childhood.
After a few rounds of that I reminded them that they had their chance to raise kids, now it's our turn.
We do much like what another poster said: "My wife and I told our kids from the start that St. Nicholas was a real person but that Santa Claus is a symbol of the holiday."
My parents were pissed and think we've robbed them of part of their childhood.
After a few rounds of that I reminded them that they had their chance to raise kids, now it's our turn.This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:46 pm to ragincajun77
I always tell them the truth.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:47 pm to The Spleen
I have a 15 month old that we are pumped to eventually do Santa with, but my wife's sister is a home-schooling weirdo church lady that never did Santa with her 3 kids because it was not Christian or some bullshite.
Of course her kids all each have some weird form of social anxiety or ineptitude. They're very sweet kids, but man, they've got almost no chance of being normal teenagers.
If one of them ruins Santa Claus for my kid(s), I will fricking lose it. Just because your parents hate fun doesn't mean our kids need to have it ruined.
:stepsoffsoapbox:
Also, sidenote, they are practitioners of FIRE. Finanical Independence Retire Early. They live in a tiny shoe box, rarely use HVAC or heat, buy nonperishable food in crazy bulk, etc.
These people are bizarre. But hey! They're going to retire early I guess!
Of course her kids all each have some weird form of social anxiety or ineptitude. They're very sweet kids, but man, they've got almost no chance of being normal teenagers.
If one of them ruins Santa Claus for my kid(s), I will fricking lose it. Just because your parents hate fun doesn't mean our kids need to have it ruined.
:stepsoffsoapbox:
Also, sidenote, they are practitioners of FIRE. Finanical Independence Retire Early. They live in a tiny shoe box, rarely use HVAC or heat, buy nonperishable food in crazy bulk, etc.
These people are bizarre. But hey! They're going to retire early I guess!
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:49 pm to Quintona
quote:
We never told our kids that there's a fat guy with flying reindeer sliding down chimney's with toys made by elves at the north pole, if that's what you mean.
For religious reasons? Or because you hate fun? Or both?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:49 pm to ragincajun77
I let them figure it out themselves. My first two daughters figured it out and asked me. I wasn’t going to lie to them and try to convince them otherwise.
My 7 year old is the only one left. When he starts asking questions, I’ll answer honestly. Won’t go out of my way to tell him he doesn’t exist.
My 7 year old is the only one left. When he starts asking questions, I’ll answer honestly. Won’t go out of my way to tell him he doesn’t exist.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:49 pm to ragincajun77
Kid is 10 and she's starting to 2nd guess, but hasn't said anything. Just ready for this fricking elf in my house to die already.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:50 pm to STLDawg
quote:
My wife and I told our kids from the start that St. Nicholas was a real person but that Santa Claus is a symbol of the holiday. We’ve asked that they respect the other kids though.
I don’t believe in lying to my kids even for something as benign as Santa
They’re your kids, but damn, seems like you’re trying to force young children to think like adults.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:52 pm to STLDawg
quote:
I don’t believe in lying to my kids
Hey daddy, what is this rubber, lumpy, pink tube thing I found in mom's bedside table?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:52 pm to ragincajun77
We didn't say anything. At some point she was like "come on guys, I'm 9. You don't think I know there's no Santa?"
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:52 pm to TheCaterpillar
I just avoided this
quote:but my kids woke up to a shite ton of gifts under the tree Christmas morning that were not there the night before. No name on the from tag. My kids are all now in their 20s and bring their SOs over for the marathon opening session that now includes them. I dont buy their love with tons of $$$ but I buy one big gift that they wouldn't buy for themselves and tons of treats and practical gifts. Like stuff for their houses (example: new towels, luggage, pots- everyone wants new ones but it is no fun paying for them)
We never told our kids that there's a fat guy with flying reindeer sliding down chimney's with toys made by elves at the north pole, if that's what you mean.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:53 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
quote:
Kid is 10 and she's starting to 2nd guess, but hasn't said anything. Just ready for this fricking elf in my house to die already.
10 I bet he knows.
I never did elf on a shelf growing up and have no idea how it works. Same with my wife. None of our friends do it with their kids either. I think I'm off the hook on that one.
How does that game even work?
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:55 pm to High C
Also, my dad used to sprinkle white ashes from our fire place around his shoes to make footprints and eat half a cookie and drink the milk.
I CAN'T WAIT TO DO THAT shite!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO DO THAT shite!!
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:56 pm to TheCaterpillar
quote:
I never did elf on a shelf growing up and have no idea how it works. Same with my wife. None of our friends do it with their kids either. I think I'm off the hook on that one.
Keep it that way. I'd never heard of it until my wife started getting me to help her with it. It's a pain in the arse to remember to move the stupid elf.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:56 pm to ragincajun77
My son is still too young but we already have it planned out. We are just gonna let them believe as long as possible. Christmas is always more fun while you still believe.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:57 pm to rich4pres
quote:
Christmas is always more fun while you still believe.
It really is. It is magical. Rushing to bed so the morning comes quicker. Thinking there is a magical person that will visit your living room.
I can't wait to see that look of wonder on my kid's face.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 4:57 pm to ragincajun77
Hot Damn....Same shite every fricking year!!
No I don’t
No I don’t
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