She prayed for a pony. A PONY!!!
Ya know, when it was a couple of quarters from the Tooth Fairy, I obliged. When she asked Santa for a telescope, I relented. But for the love of corn, I just can't keep this up anymore! When is she old enough to know the truth about Santa, the Easter Bunny and Jesus?
2006-09-27 14:32:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
u should tell her that they are all fictional characters, and NO she cannot have a pony
2006-09-27 14:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Easter Bunny, and Santa I say let your daughter be a kid and keep believing. Don't take the mystery from her. Now when she's 13/14 still believing then tell her. As for Jesus, she should know now. This is something that kids and everyone of all ages need to know the truth about.
2006-09-27 21:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by mzteajae 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your daughter has more faith then you , You are believing in the tooth fairy , Santa clause and the Easter bunny and then your trying to categorize Jesus in the same boat but the truth of the matter is your daughter knows the truth about Jesus god is just using a devil to deliver the stuff to her hands, Go head shes old enough to know every thing else is false (like she doesn't already know) Jesus can stand on its own i don't need to defend him because last time i checked he was handling the universe just fine with out me. We all can use faith like a child because we all are his children there is no age limit Young are old someday you will know the truth,seek and you will find sincerely ask and he will deliver if she believes in Jesus whats stopping you ?
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2006-09-27 22:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by lowcojon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
From a father with a daughter my self you should encourage her belief in a loving GOD who will get her a pony. Proverbs 10:24 says what ever the righteous ask for it will be granted.
Jesus actually lived, there is proof so before you go comparing him with Santa, and the Easter bunny get your history so you will know what you say won't come back and bite you. There are actually more document proving the existance of Jesus than Napolean or Caesar.
2006-09-27 21:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When she begins asking if Santa, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy are real it's time to tell her the truth. When it comes to Jesus only a mother knows how to explain to their daughter or son that Jesus can do anything but sometimes what we want is not what he wants for us.
2006-09-27 21:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Relax.
The pony won't eat much, and he'll get along with the Easter Bunny as long as the rabbit stays out of his stall.
2006-09-27 21:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well let her pray for a Pony - at least she is praying to him. I mean God does not answer ALL our prayers and WANTS - so this will teach her that.
What do you mean the TRUTH about JESUS?? I mean he's not like Santa Claus or anything - he is REAL.
You will know when she's ready - just don't tell her too early - my parents told me when I was seven about the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus ALL at once... Cruel... ; )
2006-09-27 21:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mekayla 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Well, as a Christian, I can't help but to say that I disagree with the premise of your question (that being that Jesus is in the same category as Santa) but I'll leave that debate to other questions.
My short answer is this: use it as a teaching/discussion opportunity. Small events like these are great segways into important parent-child communication & bonding.
Here's the long answer:
My thoughts on kids and religion are as follows: it is natural and proper for parents to pass on to their young kids (I take it that your daughter falls in that category from the context of your question) their beliefs about the world, about the nature of God (or in your case it seems, lack thereof), about what is right and wrong, etc. However, parents should also always encourage their kids to think critically and independently about such things, because as adults, that is (I'm assuming) what we want them to do. So, as they get older (10 years or so, depending on the parents' judgement of the child's maturity), as they encounter, explore, and sometimes even mimic the belief systems of otheres, we should not condemn them, but challenge them with questions; we should also begin to not only tell our side of the story, but respectfully and honestly present the beliefs of others to them, as best and as unbiased as we can. So, for example, if my (future) child came home from school and declared that he/she no longer believed in God, I might first ask him/her, why? In the course of the discussion, I would likely touch on why I do believe in God, why others don't, etc. Regardless of whether or not they came to share my point of view, I would likely encourage him/her to continue exploring the idea though books, through talking with others, etc., and then come back to the discussion again later. The overall ideas being 1) the child should eventually come to understand and respect the basic beliefs of all the major (peaceful) religions and non-religions, whether or not they agree with them 2) while I would, for obvious reasons, like them to share my religious beliefs, I would never force those beliefs upon them because not only is it useless (because you can't "force" someone to believe something anyway), it is wrong, and 3) whatever belief system they come to adopt over the course of their life, it should be a belief that they have come to accept not out of ignorance or gullibility, but because they believe it to be the truth. It should be a belief that they not only hold, but they live by; and it should be a belief that they continually challenge and reevaluate as they grow and learn in life.
Anyway, I'm not sure that answered your question, but I hope it helps nonetheless.
2006-09-27 22:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by faithcmbs9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh yeah explain the truth or it will get out of hand.I have a child who was really good all year hes only 5 and has a list from hell for santa because he knows hes been good.
2006-09-27 21:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by suzanne w 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you old enough to know the truth about Jesus Christ?
Study to show yourself approved.
"Study " was found 2 times in 2 verses in the New Testament.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2006-09-27 22:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus is real...too bad youre not teaching her..
Easter bunny is just a decoration
Santa is a fake
best not to lie to your child about Santa They cry if you do when they find out..
why are you hdre??
2006-09-27 21:40:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋