2006-11-18 04:03:46 · 20 answers · asked by billiejo_8 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I actually think it's a developmental tool. It helps a child learn to deal with disappointment and learn that not everything is as it seems.
My oldest two (ages 6 and 11) believed in Santa. The youngest still wants to believe in him but is getting to the age where she's not sure. The oldest knows better but enjoys playing along for his sister's sake. They're both looking forward to teaching their little brother (5 months) all about Santa.
2006-11-18 04:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I always looked forward to seeing what Santa brought on Christmas morning. Eventually your children will figure it out but for now just enjoy them and let them keep the myth of Santa alive.
2006-11-18 14:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Hazeleyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my children, I started them out believing in Santa. Then as they grew older, there was a time when each of them would begin to see the inconsistencies of the belief. At that time, I would explain to them that there was indeed a Santa Claus, long ago, and I would tell them of the good he did. Then I explained that each of us believed in Santa to keep a bit of what Santa did living in our hearts, so that we could continue on Santa's good work. I believe that Santa acted out of love, and so should we.
2006-11-18 04:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Carmen G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why not? I think childhood is full of beliefs in fictional things. The tooth fairy, the Easter bunny, Santa, and just little things like that. Kids figure out Santa is not real on their own. As long as they know and understand the true meaning of Christmas I think it's just fine.
I was never upset when I found out Santa was fake. I never thought of it as my parents "lying" to me. I think it's a great thing and my kids will believe in Santa as long as they can.
2006-11-18 04:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, etc. Are all not true we know that as adults. These, to me, are sibmbles of childrens innocence. Why wouldn't you want to see your childs face glow Christmas morning? Not to menton the children in your kids classes believe in Santa, why not let your children believe in him.
2006-11-18 04:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I'll tell my kids about Santa, but I'll let them know he's not really REAL. I know Santa's not real, but I still have fun thinking about it. Knowing Santa isn't realy doesn't have to ruin the fun of the holidays.
2006-11-18 06:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will figure out the truth eventually, anyways... but let them have fun believing in Santa in the meantime.
2006-11-18 08:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. It's a fun game that makes the holiday special for the child. Even though you'll eventually have to fess up, I think the enjoyment they get in the years before justifies the lie.
2006-11-18 04:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by zerorepeatedone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... yes. it gives your child something to look forward to during the holiday season. the visiting of santa! how exciting. and if your a christian its really based on christianity because jolly old st. nick always gives and never recieves, except for a few cookies from time to time. that's the same with christ
2006-11-18 04:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by sfc56528 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it reinerates being good, it gives a child something positive to believe, and since it's celebrated widely, it includes them in the festive activities. I also believe that you make sure your christian children know this holiday is in celebration of the birth of Christ. The giving of gifts helps form the behavior of sharing.
2006-11-18 04:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by Debbi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋