2006-12-21 09:20:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
because kids are all about imagination. Have you ever seen a child so excited that Santa Claus is coming. Have a plate of cookies and milk ready for him. Carrots for Rudolph. Can't sleep at night because he is sooo excited. My dad use to take his work boots and leave prints infront of the fireplace. Just to have those memories of what your parents did for you to make that day so special. Warms your heart, makes people want to make that day special for thier children just to see the excitement. Its all about family and it when they are older they really realize what you did for them. Tell me someone who was traumatized when they found out Santa wasn't real. Let children be children, they have the rest of there lives to be adults.
2006-12-21 09:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To you it's a lie, to most of us Santa is real. When you have the spirit of Christmas in your heart and mind and give of and from your heart then you even have a little Santa in you as well. But if you ask me if their is a Santa Claus I would answer yes America their is a Santa Claus, as to lying to our kids, I don't see where giving joy to a child who maybe hasn't got alot to hang onto other then the love of his parents, family and some close friends or that one even that only comes once a year that gives him many wonderful feelings should be stopped and I am 45 years old and still believe in Santa Claus and so does my wife.
2006-12-23 16:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a lie - per say.
Yes - you tell your kid that there is a jolly man in a red suit that comes down the chimney and leaves presents. But there is more to it than a lie. It is the "spirit" of Christmas.
Santa forsakes all, and takes great joy in making and giving toys to good little children - no matter what age, gender, and economic status. It teaches kids that there is more to things than just giving presents. Santa visits everyone. No matter what nationality or race, Santa will come to deliver a gift. What a grand spirit to share!
I am in my 30's with a family of my own now, but I still get presents from Santa at my parents' house on Christmas day. When my sister and I were told "the secret", my mother told us that while Santa didn't really come and deliver the gifts, it was up to us if we really believed to spread and share the spirit - and to pass it on.
Parents can tell their kids if they choose to, or don't tell if they don't want to. But likening it to a lie is harsh, to say the least.
2006-12-21 09:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because kids don't understand the true meaning of Christmas and it's a good way to get kids interested in the spirit of the season. when they get older and figure out that Santa isn't real then they can start to understand and get involved with what Christmas is really all about. My daughters can't wait for Santa to come and it won't be long before all that is over and they loose the innocence of youth, so I am going to revel in the looks in their eyes when they see what this secret man has brought them for being on their best behavior. Merry Christmas!!
2006-12-21 09:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I feel that parents should not lie claiming that santa or ferries etc exist.
I am sure that your child would be glad to know that you got thier parcels for them and can enjoy watching stories about ferries knowing that they are not real.
You knew that transformers were pretend and yet you loved them.
It is an abuse of your child's trust to lie about things such as telling them that Santa exists.
2006-12-21 09:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let them enjoy the fantasy. Kids grow up to fast. Giving them a mystery to solve on their own and at their own pace helps them develop their imaginations. They will make plots to catch Santa. They will try to listen for sleigh bells, and the best thing is that it builds anticipation. I have never heard of anyone being upset when they find out the truth. If you give up on fantasy, what do you have? Depression?
2006-12-21 09:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by Jack S. Buy more ammo! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not exactly lying. When you see the look in their eyes to believe in something like Santa, the joy they feel in their hearts, it's really worth it. They do behave better, they have a better outlook on the whole situation, and they can learn to actually appreciate the things they receive and that they can learn to give too.
2006-12-21 09:26:26 · answer #7 · answered by butterfly 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have been asking the same question for the longest while. I don't think you should. Let them know that there is no such thing and that it is Mommy and Daddy or who ever is watching if you are naughty or nice.
This thing about Santa is just blown out of proportion.
2006-12-21 11:07:08 · answer #8 · answered by ME 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't all parents? I mean, it's tradition. Unless you aren't full-blooded American. As in, you've been here for generations. My parents never lied to me about santa...
2006-12-21 09:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not like we look at it as lieing children dont understand the real meaning and all so this is something fun and to look forward to ididnt you have a imagenary friends
2006-12-21 09:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by crystal b 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋