re: Sister’s jackass boyfriend just told my kids Santa isn’t real

Posted by Klark Kent

Houston via BR

Member since Jan 2008

73283 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 7:45 am to Odysseus32

Given your apparent expertise on the subject, I’ll defer to you on what is and what isn’t trashy.

This post was edited on 12/25/25 at 7:48 am

Posted by George Dickel

Member since Jun 2019

2171 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 7:47 am to TheTigress

If true….Sounds like he’s on the spectrum and doesn’t know how to read the room. No filter.

This post was edited on 12/25/25 at 8:04 am

Posted by Dawgfanman

Member since Jun 2015

25904 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 7:48 am to TheTigress

Boyfriend is gonna raw dog your sister, she told him to do it.

Posted by icecreamsnowball

Member since Mar 2025

1109 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:01 am to RandySavage

quote:
Do you have any experience with very young children whatsoever?

Yeah of course

quote:
If the child was somehow that self aware to process the weight of that comment that quickly their first reaction isn't going to be to burst into tears screaming and crying. They are going to look to their parents to see what happens next.

A three year old is perfectly capable of processing “Santa’s not real. He’s a fake guy. Your mom and dad already brought the presents.” And even if they did look to their parents to see what happens next, they saw their parents more upset with someone than they’ve ever witnessed in their entire life, which would only cause them to cry even more.

Posted by Klark Kent

Houston via BR

Member since Jan 2008

73283 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:21 am to icecreamsnowball

speaking as someone who actually has a 3 year old. (and a 5 year old). I don’t think it’s as binary as you and Randy are making it.

Yes, the 3 year old would understand what was said and possibly acknowledge it.

No, without further coaching I do not believe a 3 year old would internalize what was said as truth or fact.

The parents could simply laugh it off or as someone else said, “Ohh he’s just being mean because he’s always on the naughty list”. That would likely work.

Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE

War Damn Eagle Dad!

Member since Oct 2010

108191 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:41 am to RandySavage

quote:
that's not how it was described.

I can’t argue this. So I get your argument and may be valid.

Posted by RedlandsTiger

Greenwell Springs, LA

Member since Jan 2008

3128 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:44 am to TheTigress

quote:
“Ohh he’s just being mean because he’s always on the naughty list”. That would likely work.

This. Kid's know when someone is a jerk.

Posted by Big EZ Tiger

Member since Jul 2010

26295 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:50 am to George Dickel

quote:
If true….Sounds like he’s on the spectrum

Yeah, the a-hole spectrum. Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted by bengalman

In da Country

Member since Feb 2007

3991 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 8:52 am to TheTigress

You need to tell your sister to ditch that bitch of a boyfriend and get a real man. Let your husband show him the way out.

Posted by Split2874

Mandeville

Member since Jul 2012

3233 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 9:02 am to bengalman

I am not saying the 3 year old did not cry, but my 4 year old grandson is just now starting to understand Santa. Now the 6 year. I can see that one. My 6 year old grandson would totally understand what was said

Either way that is very shitty thing to do and I am not sure how I would handle it. I would probably start by asking him to leave so I dont get arrested

This post was edited on 12/25/25 at 9:04 am

Posted by icecreamsnowball

Member since Mar 2025

1109 posts

Posted on 12/25/25 at 9:28 am to Klark Kent

I agree with all of that