I am going to be a dad and was wondering if I should tell him about Santa?!?!?!
Or what should I tell him??
HELP
2006-12-04 09:31:50 · 13 answers · asked by jeff_4_jeeps03 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I would like to direct the "Santa" figure to God!!
But I just think it may make him think God isnt real!!
2006-12-04 09:47:02 · update #1
Santa WAS real....he was a saint in the 16th century. We've never told our kids that Santa still brings presents, but we have St Nick's Day (usually the first week of December) and talk about what an amazing man he was and how we could all emulate his nature of giving to those less fortunate.
It's a wonderful aspect to our holidays. We ask the kids not to tell other's, because there is always someone who believes for real, in Santa
But it's also up to your wife...I know a lot of people really get a kick out of the wonder, but I always wondered why some stranger should get the credit of these awesome gifts I buy the kids ;-)
2006-12-04 09:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My four kids know that the real reason that we celebrate Christmas is the Birth of Christ (Christ Mass). We have taught them the story of Jesus' birth and we do a daily devotional )The Advent Jesse Tree) and they each take turns reading from the book and from the Bible. They also know that Santa will bring each of them one gift. It's fun for them to believe in Santa but when they get old enough to realize that Santa doesn't exist then we will just leave that part out of our celebrations.
2006-12-04 17:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by snowy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't need to tell him about the existence of Santa; he will get that from tv/ads/mall, etc. Let him believe because Christmas will be much more magical for him and you! But tell him that Christmas is also the celebration of Jesus' birthday. That way the day will hopefully always have meaning, even when he outgrows Santa.
2006-12-04 18:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by crazzi12000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through this with my son (he is 21 months old) and I finally decided I will let him believe as long as he wants but the first time he comes out and asks me I will tell him the truth. I have presents that sit under the tree (not wrapped) for christmas morning, they do not say "from santa" I just let him assume whatever he wants. My family members have "santa" come and deliver presents and let the kids see him as he is leaving and to me that is just lying to them. My cousin still believes in santa because she has his hat which he "left" after one of these times. Hope that helps. Good Luck.
2006-12-04 17:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Who Me? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught that there is a Santa it lets you have some fun until you find out hes not real but it lets kids enjoy every Christmas so yeah i would tell him or her . Oh congratulations on the baby.
2006-12-04 19:03:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sierra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it seems sort of cruel to be in on a kid's first big lie in his life, but I also think that believing in Santa and the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy is really important to a small child because it fuels imagination. If a kid is told right away about Santa et al, he/she may never learn how to use his/her imagination, and he/she may be really skeptical about other "magical" things, like magic tricks, haunted houses, etc. What kind of a childhood is that??
Another problem with telling a kid about Santa right away is that he might blow the whole thing for other children in his class whose parents DO want their children to believe in Santa. Can you imagine how you'd feel if your kid was responsible for crushing all the other kids' dreams by telling them what his daddy told him about Santa?
Also, just remember- now that we're adults we know that a man in a red suit doesn't really fly down our chimney with a bag of toys, but isn't the spirit of Santa real? Santa personifies generosity, love, and magic, which I feel are the real meanings of Christmas, so by that rationale, nobody should ever stop believing in Santa all the way, because his spirit sort of lives in us all. Go ahead and do the Santa thing with him, at least until he's about 7 or 8, and if he asks you one day if he's REALLY real, just remind him that the day you stop believing in Santa is the day he stops coming to your house!!
2006-12-04 17:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, Let him believe what he wants for a couple of more years don't spoil his fun b/c he will have resentment to you when his friends say Santa is real and he tells it's not is parents won't be happy and either will the child. Therefore, he will not have any friends.
Good Luck
2006-12-04 18:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by princessjny95 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them about Santa...why not. Its more fun for them and for you if they think that Santa is real. Tehy will find out soon enough when they go to school cause some no it all kid will tell tehm the truth.
2006-12-04 17:34:24 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
SANTA IS REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So tell him about him! I should know, Iv`e known him since I was born !!!!! I am the toy idea elf! Every week he comes in his slegh to find new ideas for toys. I myself dont make them, In 3 years, convince him to ask for a robo dog named Roket! He will love it!!!!!
No pointy ears just brains.
2006-12-04 19:43:00 · answer #9 · answered by R!sa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its far better to tell him who santa was, and why we really celebrate christmas.
Children are so naturally excitable, and so imaginative, they really dont need fed lies about a man who doesnt exist. After all, once you tell them the truth, where will they draw the line on what they believe you about?
Was great grampa real? Was Jesus real? Does dad lie about other things?
I just couldnt do it. My family never did, and we never suffered any. And we also didnt ruin christmas for any other children who happened to believe in santa.
2006-12-04 17:36:14 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋