as a christian,i dont beleive in ling to children bout santa,easter bunny and tooth fairy.they r not real.wdut

Answer 1

I share the same sentiments. Not only is it lying to the child (something we tell them never to do) but parents often have to create a tangled web to keep the deception going. And then, when kids find out the truth, they often wonder why were the parents deceitful to them.

I also feel that, if they find out the fat guy in red and the rabbit are myths, they will also wonder about the virgin birth, as well as the resurrection of Jesus Christ being the same as well. Both days are to bring honor to God, not promote some myth that not only distracts children's attention from the truth of the day, but also sets a bad example by lying and deceiving them as well.

Answer 2

They are not real in the sense of them being a separate, conscious entity.

But they represent ideas which are very important to keep with us.

Santa Claus represents the idea of unselfish generosity. The Easter bunny (Oestra's rabbit) is a symbol of eagerly awaited spring after the long cold days of winter. And the tooth fairy guides children along part of the bumpy path of growing up.

You see, young children cannot understand abstract ideals. But when we give them a mental image to go with the abstract, they begin to comprehend. And when we reinforce the abstract and the concrete with our own explanations, they become capable of truly understanding sooner.

My daughter doesn't believe that a man in a red suit will gratify all of her desires. But she does believe that there's a force out there that helps us all be kinder to each other. She knows who hides the eggs we decorate for the equinox--but she also is aware of the natural forces that lead to the turning of the wheel of the year. And she knows that there's no lady in a sparkly dress who leaves the quarters for her tooth--but she knows she's growing up, and that it's nothing to be afraid of. These are all important ideas, introduced when she was younger by the vehicle of storytelling and imagination.

Answer 3

there's a distinction between make have self assurance and an outright lie. Santa and the Easter Bunny are exciting for babies. I never felt betrayed or lied to by employing my father and mom as quickly as I found out Santa wasn't actual. I consistently knew the version between fake and a bald-confronted lie and the consequences of fibbing.

Answer 4

I'm Catholic, and I used to believe as a kid that God sent Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy as a treat for the good kids. I wouldn't call it "lying" though. It's just something that has been in generations. It's a little treat for the kids and it always gets them into the Easter and Christmas spirit, and it doesn't bother them about losing teeth.

Answer 5

The reason why parents do it is to make the day seem fun because yes those 2 days are about religion but when you are very young you dont care about that so they make these fantasies seem real but the moment a parent has to start lying they should sit the child down and tell them ehat those 2 days are about.

Answer 6

Definitely, do not lie! A main part of the parents job is to help children sort out what is true and what is not.

Answer 7

You shouldn't force a child to believe in anything, not even a make-believe figure. Let them choose to believe, it's their life - not yours. They can be influenced and given opinions, but never demand a child to believe.. never tell them they are wrong.

Answer 8

Can you spell ....URBAN CULTURAL LEGENDS!

Answer 9

but you willingly lie about god?

Answer 10

Jesus isn't real, either!