do you think we should tell the truth about santa to our children?

Question

we spend alot of money during this time

Answer 1

why on earth would you want to spoil that for your children, it is a wonderful magical time for them, please,please dont do that to them.

Answer 2

They are going to find out anyway, when they stop being children, but why make lack of money your reason?

Could you explain that Santa can only bring one present to each of you, instead? If you're not Santa, you can't be blamed for that one! He has his reasons - maybe he can see better times ahead, or wants to save up his magic for when they really need it. Magic works at different times in everyone's life : )

You could tell the eldest and include them in making a dolls house or garage for the younger ones or some project like that, make them feel included & responsible for something more than the economy, and that they have gained your confidence this year by sharing the secret.

I think it would be sad to take away something without putting anything in its place?

Answer 3

First off, I still believe in the man.

Second, Let your kids be kids. What's more important, the money (which you can't take with ya) or the memory of your children's face when they wake up on Christmas morning and see all the presents under the tree that magically appeared while they were asleep. Watching their eyes and faces light up brighter than the star on top of the Christmas tree. Don't destroy this feeling. Don't you remember what it was like on Christmas morning?

However, if they are starting to question if Santa is real or not, I would not come straight out and tell them. I would ask them what they think, hear them out, tell them that I still believe and let them work it out for themselves. I wouldn't want to outright say no in case they are just curious and actually do believe but little Timmy in their class is saying he is fake.

So, basically, I say No but the final decision should be made by the parents.

Merry Christmas and God Bless

Answer 4

My personal opinion and I'm not a scrooge is to tell them who Santa is and the origin of the story. There was a real St. Nicolas and I don't think it's bad to tell children about the true history of who the guy was and what he did. I want my kids to understand the heart of who St. Nicolas was - not the fairy tale baloney about him going down the chimney when there are so many much more valuable lessons to be learned even from a young age. I let my kids watch an occasional movie that has Santa in it but they know he's make believe and it doesn't ruin the magic of Christmas. The true magic of the season is in molding my children's hearts in how to share, give to others and how to love - even while they are too young to understand the difference fully yet.

Answer 5

No. Most children eventually figure out the truth about santa on their own. I think in today's day and age its nice for child to have a concept that brings joy. I just had a baby a couple of months ago and realized the one of the things that makes me happy is seeing her be excited and smile about the little things. I can only imagine how it will be when she has an awareness of Santa and remember what it was like for me. I just don't see any real harm in letting them believe...like I said....they eventually get older and figure it out on their own.

Answer 6

I personally never liked Santa and never believed in him. I use to tell my mom flat out that she was lying to me and that Santa was dead. I don't support lying to children or anyone for that matter. Children are very smart; lying to them could cause mistrust and resentment issues. There are so many other things a person can celebrate other then a lie. If you don't want your children to lie, then don't lie to them. Christmas is suppose to be about the birth of Christ anyways not about some dead pedophile. A guy that likes little children to sit on his lap and whisper things into his ear and then break into their homes in the middle of the night to bring them toys and candy sounds a little like a pedophile. Santa is also a stranger and we tell children not to talk to stranger and then we bring them to Santa. Sorry I'm not a Santa fan, never have been, never will be. Could we maybe find a better role model, hero, story for children to believe in?

Answer 7

No...let them believe as long as possible. Children grow up too fast today and it is such a special and magical time for them. I never held any resentment towards my family when I finally found out the truth. Although...to this day they have never really admitted Santa doesn't exist....our family saying is "You don't receive if you don't believe" or "The magic of Christmas lies in your heart"!

Answer 8

we spend a lot on the children through out the the year, so what is the difference? we spend ??? all year long on their necessities,
clothes and such. to keep, to the young children, the mystery of Santa, is a age old ritual and should not be broken. it keeps the
sense that they have to be good to get what they want for Christmas, and gives them a sense of giving to others.

Answer 9

Santa is a fun and fascinating thing to believe in for a child. I remember when I learned Santa wasn't real. Christmas was never the same again for me. I think all people should let kids believe as long as they will.

Answer 10

I think you need to tell them about the birth of little Jesus in a manger first and they need to be old enough to understand why mom and dad have to pay Santa to get their presents. I would not want any kid to be robbed of either one of these during the most spirit filled holiday we can have!!!

Answer 11

As others have stated I think it depends a lot on how old they are. I'm no Santa Expert but I think ten is a good age to let them in on the truth. Use good judgement.