It's a lie, but it can also be a lot of fun. Also, does it take away from the other aspects of Christmas (Christ's birth, family time, etc). Let me know what you think!
2006-08-22 09:09:32 · 22 answers · asked by ugly frog 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I mean do the whole "Santa thing," gifts, stockings, etc. We haven't so far, but our oldest is now 3, so he's at the age where other kids will be talking about it. He knows that the guy in the red suit is Santa, but we haven't done gifts from him or sat on his lap yet. We just did family and friend gifts last year.
2006-08-22 09:28:33 · update #1
I do what my parents did for me. I teach them about the story of Santa Clause. I tell them that it's a fun way to use their imagination. I also let them know that they shouldn't ruin it for people who don't know that it's just a story. We have a fun time playing with it, but they know that Santa Clause is mom and Dad.
We spend more time focusing on Jesus Christ, his birth and life. That's what's true... so if I want my children to believe what I teach about that, I should teach them the truth about Santa too.
2006-08-23 10:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the most important thing is that children are aware of the real purpose of Christmas. Of course your children want to believe in Santa and the East Bunny. There is nothing wrong with that. Just as they will find out the truth from their friends, they will hear about Santa from them. You wouldn't be able to prevent them from figuring it out. Santa is based on a true person. When they do find out that he isn't real, maybe tell them the story of where he started. Then they can realize that, even though Santa isn't what they thought, he was almost real at some point.
2006-08-22 16:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by mine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 6 and believes in Santa. I also have a 7 month old son and I will tell him about Santa too. I think its fun for them. I just make sure that we talk about the religous parts of the holiday also. Kids are growing up so fast these days, let them have some fun.
2006-08-22 16:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by tonyagc23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should tell them. It's not like they won't see him everywhere during Christmas each year. Plus, their friends may know about him and they could feel left out because they didn't get a visit from Santa that year.
I beleive Santa and Christ's birth can co-exist peacefully as they are both designed to bring out the best in people during the holidays.
2006-08-22 16:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie...it's really not a lie...it's just been embellished upon. Santa is the spirit of Christmas, based on St. Nicholas who went around the village and gave gifts to the children. You can absolutely let our kids enjoy the magic of Christmas by introducing Santa, but once they get older you tell them the story of St. Nicholas and that we as parents carry on the tradition of giving gifts in his honor. Santa is one of the best symbols of Christmas when you're a child!
2006-08-22 16:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will eventually find out from other kids! But telling them that there is a Santa gives them something to be excited about besides the presents! I don't think that it takes away from any other aspects of Christmas....
2006-08-22 16:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by AmandaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think we should tell our kids about Santa. But i do tell my kids we have 2 pay Santa. My 12yr old still believes in Santa. I act like I am him & call her. She loves it. I am going 2 let her make her own mind up. She can belive in him as long as she needs 2. I don't think takes a way the real reason we celebrate chritmas. Christ B. Day. She knows the differnce.
2006-08-22 16:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't tell them straight, but hint to them that santa is not real
you can still celebrate christmas even if you don't believe in santa claus
kids should know santa is not real by the age of 7
if you have seen the santa claus movie starred by tim allen, then you'd know that kids believing too much can become a problem
kids are smart, they should be able to pick up hints that santa is not real
2006-08-22 16:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the children believe until they dictate when they don't anymore. Each year on Christmas Eve after church service, the family gets together and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus with cake and all in order to commemorate what Christmas is all about. Its a family tradition that I hope continues forever. It really is a neat idea.
2006-08-24 14:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by fk_special 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them believe as long as they are going to believe it is part of the innocence in childhood. My fiance's 11 yr old still believes and while she does doubt I want her to be able to fiqure it out for herself. Also keep mindful of real reason behind christmas jesus's birth. We as a society get so wrapped up in the actual season of it we forget the real reason behind it. I found out when i was 11 and like someone else said christmas was never the same after that.
2006-08-22 22:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋