2007-09-18 05:35:15 · 26 answers · asked by Tim 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I dont think it's bad but I do think it's sad (sorry did not mean to sound like Dr.Seuss)
There is so much innocence and magic with the story of Santa clause why would you want to take that away. Plus think of the mileage you get out of it a few months before Christmas, you better behave because Santa knows who's naughty and who's nice! I love that time of the year it takes so much pressure off me.
2007-09-18 06:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by DH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be either, depending on how you put it and explain it. There is no need to have Santa Claus in a child's life, it is more important to celebrate the birth of Christ. It wont ruin them if you tell your child he doesn't exist, and it gives no added "faith" if you tell them he does (few years later your going to explain you lied). With all that said, if you told a 3 year old he didn't exist, then it would be very difficult explaining him all over during Christmas time, that and you run the risk of your child arguing with other children that think Santa is pretty much a super hero and is alive and well in the north pole. All in all it is neither a good or bad decision, but more so your decision, do whatever you feel is right for the welfare of your child, you cant go wrong (usually) if your looking for your kids best interest.
Additionally, I have 3 children, 10,6 and 15 months. All believe in Santa (the 10 yr old is getting to suspect a little), and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It adds so much excitement to the time of year, and there is so much fun you can have in preparing for Santa's coming.
2007-09-18 12:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by chrchll129 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, don't listen to people who tell you your child will grow up with no imagination. I figured it out by the time I was six and I'm an artist, I have an imagination. If you decide to tell him he won't be permanently damaged.
That said, I think you should let him enjoy it for a while. If what you're worried about is that he'll be angry at you when he finds out he's been had...don't be. Almost ALL kids grow up believing in Santa well into grade school. And it will take some of the magic out of Christmas for him at a really young age.
2007-09-18 12:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Evelyn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you already told them about Santa Claus it was probably only in the last year or so- their probably still too young to even remember Christmas last year so if you want them to believe in Santa then mention him and read stories about him. If you don't want them to know about Santa then I'd suggest not even bringing up his name. But I would be consistent either way. I don't feel there's anything wrong with believing in Santa or any other 'fantasy person' BTW.
2007-09-18 16:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by jose migel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the parents job to decide whether or not they want their child to believe in Santa Claus. My family never pretended there was a Santa Claus, and I still enjoyed Christmas. The reason for the season isn't a fat man in a suit anyway. Some children find out on their own, and they can feel betrayed. I wouldn't worry until the kid is about six. You don't want your child teased by their classmates.
2007-09-18 12:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by jane d 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would think that no Santa at three years old, is a pretty harsh thing. Wait until the child is older and let them enjoy being a child while they can. They are already forced to grow up too fast. Don't take Santa away from them!
2007-09-18 12:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why take away the innocence of such a young child? Let the magic continue, it's a beautiful thing. :) My kids are 8 and 5, and they believe.
Oh... and keep in mind, Santa Claus IS real. St. Nicholas. :)
2007-09-18 12:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by AV 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think it's definitely up to the parents and their tradition, however you have to be very careful not to spoil it for your child's friends...so Santa Clause becomes a topic you don't want your kid to talk about or be around when other kids are talking about it so they don't slip. I also feel children are children for such a very short time and imaginations need to be watered to grow and I think this falls under watering the imagination. I felt sad when my kids no longer believed. I have one that never said when he no longer believed but he was the oldest so I'm assuming he didn't want to spoil it from his brother. while the younger one was sad, he then asked does that mean there is no Easter bunny, tooth fairy.....etc..... so it does open a can of worms either way... think heavy on it... I think kids decide for themselves when they no longer believe... however, I believe and that's what Christmas itself is all about. Good luck and Merry Christmas.
2007-09-18 12:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by ganagup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is bad. I want my kids to experience the same excitement I did as a child on Christmas morning.
But that is my choice for my kids. If you want to tell your own child that there isn't a Santa Claus that's our choice.
The only thing I would add is that you might want to tell them to not ruin Christmas for other children by telling them there is no Santa.
2007-09-18 12:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by wait and see 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would say bad. Not only for the fact of taking the fun and excitement away from your child, but also think of all the angry parents you would have to deal with, when they have to try to convince their kids there is a Santa, after yours tells them that their parents said there isn't!!
2007-09-18 12:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by carlianne 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋