Do you think that children should believe in santa clause the or the easter bunny.?

Question

I want to know if i should tell my kids

Answer 1

It is not a matter of belief. They are real!! What are you trying to tell me?

Answer 2

I have never seen anybody who was damaged because of a belief in Santa. Santa actually celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. He comes from Saint Nicholos. If you do research on him- you will see how Santa came to be and you may have a different opinion. You should be able to read about him online, I have heard the story, but can't remember. Santa is a man who encourages children to make good choices, He unselfishly gives all the children in the world gifts, even when they slip up, most still get gifts. If he doesn't portray the message of unconditional Christ-like love, than I don't know who does. I don't have a problem with Santa. I am not sure how the Easter bunny fits into anything- but I am not opposed to the Easter Bunny. I know people who have Santa come to their home, but not the Easter bunny.

Answer 3

Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are characters that were created so that people can celebrate Christmas and Easter without religious affiliation.

I suggest telling your children not only to believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, but to believe in Jesus, too and remind them that the reason we celebrate these holidays is because of Him.

It is the magic that the children love, so make sure they are as aware of Jesus's true magic, as they are of the fictitious characters Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Answer 4

Let your kids have a fun childhood. What's wrong with a magical guy coming to your home and bringing presents. Eventually they will get the joke and if you are doing everything else right it won't matter.

The children understand, very quickly, what is real, and what is fantasy. Just don't make these guys too important. In our house "santa' used to bring just one present for each child...the rest came from mom and dad....

By the way...I don't think kids confuse G-D with Santa and the Easter Bunny unless you make that happen....Kids can tell the difference.

Answer 5

Definitely YES!! I can imagine growing up when I was a child without Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny! This world today is in such a mess, that we should not take away the fun for the kids! They at least need something to look forward too! Once my kids were grown up, it just wasn't as much fun anymore! The excitement and anticipation, was wonderful, and their eyes lighting up on Christmas morning was PRICELESS!! I miss those days.

Answer 6

I'll leave it to the folks with children to answer whether or not you should tell them in the first place. I will humbly suggest that if you choose NOT to instill those myths into your children's heads, you take ESPECIAL care to teach them that other kids DO believe in this sort of thing, and that it would be considered unacceptable behaviour on their part for them to go around trying to tell the other kids that Santa, et al., are not real.

I'd feel dirty suggesting that you teach your kids the stories because all the other parents do it, but on the other hand you probably don't want the other parents calling you, all upset because your kids told their kids that they'd been lied to.

I'd also recommend a similar strategy if you end up having to give your kids the birds and bees talk a little earlier than you planned. I know my parents dreaded that one with me, and in fact my mom ended up just buying me a book on the topic (knowing darn well I would read anything I could get my mitts on).

Answer 7

I first have to say that I love Christmas, I always have . but I am a Christian, have been for several years.
It is my opinion that number one to teach child someone/or something is real, that is not is just a lie.
Two , its about faith. We teach children that Santa etc are real, and then years later they find out he is not. Then we try telling them about God and Jesus.
They remember the fact that what they believed to be truth ended up being a lie from their own parents. Why should they believe in a God or Jesus ( they wonder are they real)
Satan begins destroying our faith even as children, with a simple thing like Santa. People mean no harm, they love their children I know. maybe we should start by just telling them the truth,. We can still enjoy the celebration of Christmas.just without the lies.

Answer 8

I GREW UP WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AND SANTA..it was fun and magical as a kid to wake up and think santa had turned on the lights and places those toys there..things have changed so much now every thing is hurry and if i don't like it i can get another..i tried to give my kids the santa I had but when the world had changed so much and others did not believe it ruind it

Answer 9

It really depends on your beliefs. I chose to tell my kids (now 9 & 10 yrs) the truth... that they do exist...lol, just kidding. Really, I chose to tell them. I feel that although fun to play that game it sets up trouble for the future; when they find out the truth it may build mistrust, "What else is Mommy and Daddy lying about to me?" Also, being a Christian, I did not want my children to be confused and lump God & Jesus in the same pile as Santa & Easter Bunny. I know there are people that disagree but that's what works for me.

Answer 10

Children should be allowed to believe. As a teenager, maybe 18 -long after I didn't believe anymore, my father once told me that Santa isn't necessarily someone in a big red suit. He is anyone that is generous and giving and kind. It was kind of a nice thing to hear. I remembered that all my life. I believe that children should believe in the innocence of Santa and the Easter Bunny. You aren't able to believe in such innocent things for long, and I think there's no harm in allowing children to fantasize about these things. It doesn't warp their minds - I turned out perfectly fine (and grew up to LOVE Christmas!).

Answer 11

No I do not. But like Barnie, Elmo, etc. oh and cartoons, they should know this is exactly what santa and bunny are.
I have been honest with my daughters and gandchildren from the beginning that mommy and daddys are the santa's in a loving, fun manner. Also explain it as though it is a game. It puts everything in propective for them with all the santas out there. They celebrate two events...Jesus birthday and santa. Also the bunny thing and rejoiceing the ressurection of Jesus.And as they get older we read about santa as to where he originated. My grandchildren are now 6,10,12,13,14,15 and still remind me that I am santa and give me their list. Imagine if they believed in Santa and he didnt deliver what they wanted? This way you explain why not.
Our ritual is 1-2 gifts not wrapped from santa (us)
We first sing Happy birthday to Jesus and I have one special candle for the cake that is made w/HB Jesus on it. Then we talk about our blessings and stories (when they were smaller we read the story of our Lords birth) Then we give Jesus his gifts. We profess what we will do for him. Like read more, stop fighting with ......,(this was so cute when our 4yr child promised) kinda like a resolution to him, not us. This takes about 2 hours, then we open gifts.
Easter we paint eggs just cause we are competitive as to who is going to have the best egg, Also we love hard boiled eggs. And of course we have a hoot w/confetti eggs. But first and foremost we go to church and rejoice our Lord.
Ultimately, all is in order and no transitions, sadness, anger and most of all No lies, as should be, for we are who they look up to,
And to tell you the truth they sure love the connection they have with santa and the bunny.