why do parents lie to their kids about santa just to tell them the truth later when it hurts their feelings?They get them all exited, have them put out the tree and the stocings, and whatever else, then tell them he's not real. WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT?
2006-12-15 09:02:07 · 13 answers · asked by mystery guy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
i know I remember well and it did hurt so I didnt do it to my kids!!
2006-12-15 09:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it's FUN, and kids LOVE it!!!
Why do you see letting a child having an imagination, as lying? I think you should lighten up, and try to enjoy some of the fun things in life!
How completely sad for those kids whose parents don't play along! Don't all of you know that all of their friends have more fun at Christmas than they do, simply because their friends believe in Santa, and have a sense of magic at Christmas? It didn't HURT to find out about Santa...It was just another part of moving forward in life!
2006-12-15 17:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christmas always meant more to me when I thought Santa visited while my brother and I were asleep. It appeals to children because of the excitement, and it is also a long-standing tradition. I know that when I have children, I'll continue the tradition.
One thing to make it easier...when my brother and I asked our mom and dad if THEY thought Santa was real, they would tell us that they "believed in the spirit of Santa Claus." They never came right out and told us that he was real, but it was good enough for us.
2006-12-15 17:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Santa makes Christmas more magical and exciting for kids.
As for hurting their feelings, its best to either let them figure it out on their own, or tell them at an age when they not really bothered by it anymore. That way no feelings are hurt! :-)
2006-12-15 17:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by genuine_sierramist 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because the christian religon has gone SO far apart, from whatever the point of their holiday is, to just make it fun, and for all outside looking in, get a good laugh.
2006-12-15 17:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How very very observant - I remember my parents telling me that Santa did not exist and I dispised them for ages
2006-12-15 17:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will ruin the christmas spirit if a kid knew Santa didn't exsist. I never met anyone who ruins all the F****** fun and say santa is fake....
2006-12-15 17:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i know and agree but they do it to keep up the pretence with the other parents and kids would wonder who the fat man on tv/christmas cards is and would need an explanation
2006-12-15 17:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by blink fan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what's wrong with it .. its just like the Easter bunny, the fairy godmother, the boogie man.. by the time they find out the truth they will be old enough to understand,, I wish I still believed.
2006-12-15 18:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by ladytee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for fun and they dont get them all exited they get them excited and by the time they tell you, the kids kinda already kno.
2006-12-15 17:10:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋