be told about the easter bunny and santa claus if they are brought up in a non-religious household?
If so, why
If not, why
2006-08-12 05:41:13 · 9 answers · asked by friskygimp 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I don't lie to my kids....it was a huge disappointment when I learned the truth. I want my kids to trust me!
They still give & recieve during the Christmas holiday. I think it's more magical to teach them this feeling without a bunch of factitious characters.
We are a spiritual family, not religious....
I teach/learn about all of the different religions, because they all have something to offer us spiritually.
2006-08-12 05:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easter Bunny...hell no. Santa...sure. St. Nicholas was real. I'm going to tell my children the true meaning of Christmas, then tell them about Santa, too. (I'm religious...sorta. I believe in God, anyway.) I think the Easter Bunny is just ridiculous.
By non-religious, do you mean that you believe in God, but don't attend church, or are you an atheist? If the former, you should tell them the real reason for the seasons. If you're an athiest, why are you celebrating Easter and Christmas? They're probably the two most religious, Jesus-related holidays that we (Christians) have, so why would you be celebrating them?
2006-08-12 22:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the relgious Beliefs are some people believe in santa and the easter bunny and some don't believe in Santa or the easter bunny so it just depends on what the beliefs are and how religious the family is then I would also say it depends on what the parents think about telling there kid about santa claus and the easter bunny
2006-08-12 16:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cool Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean about being told about them....Both of those icons have nothing to do with religion. Both will also be something you can't keep from your child. What you need to decide is if you want them to experience some of the "magic" that is associated with these things. I know my kids are filled with wonder at the thought of Santa. It's something I'm glad that they have. The Easter Bunny however scares my 4 year old a bit...him just sneaking in the house and all (at least Santa uses the chiminey). It's all part of the great time childhood is. There is plenty of time to grow up and become jaded about the world. Let your child believe that there is someone who just wants to spread peace and joy without getting anything in return but knowing that a child is happy.
Believe!
2006-08-12 12:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by cookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you don't believe in it you should just leave it alone anyway cause they go and tell other kids that do believe it.
Your kids don't look at you like your a liar because you didn't tell them that Easter bunny or Santa Claus isn't true..
I have a 8 yr old who i think is starting or already don't believe he just plays along with me for his little sister. Which it is fun tradition for the whole family.
2006-08-12 12:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by cenaldora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all children deserve to have that special time at easter and christmas... it's just like the best magical time to a child and they won't feel excluded from others at those times of year.No child likes the feeling of being different or left out.Theres no harm in letting children know about other religions.. it's good education.And isn't being a child about having loads of fun and excitment??
2006-08-12 12:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by springo88 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, when i was a kid we didn't do the church thing, but kids need that excitement of Christmas and Easter, you can always tell them what they are about, yea they may ask questions of what you tell them, but that is their nature.
2006-08-12 17:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a part of childhood magic and dreams. Let them be kids I say.
2006-08-12 12:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them have it for a while. It's part of the childhood....
They'll soon discover it's a "lie"....
2006-08-12 12:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by Blue Blue Blue 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋