The history of Santa Claus goes back 100s of years. It is rooted from the legend of St. Nicholas, a man who spread his wealth by giving to the poor and sick. Today Santa is portrayed as a large man in red, who flies a magical sleigh around the world, (with the help of his reindeer), and delivers presents on Christmas night. Children are told all throughout the year to be well-behaved so they don't end up on Santa's “naughty list”. Many children grow up believing this legend, leaving out cookies for Santa, writing him letters, etc. The real question is when a child asks their parent “Is Santa real” should they lie?
Some believe that lying to children about Santa's existence is a “cruel idea” or “morally wrong”. At a certain point, kids begin to recognize reality vs fantasy, and Some worry when they do they will feel hurt or betrayed for being lied to. Research shows that “kids who are lied to by their parents are more likely to lie themselves.” However, Others believe that the idea of Santa is fun, magical, and a completely harmless lie. It is meant to bring Christmas joy while encouraging kids to behave.
I think that it is ok for parents to lie about Santa Clause. It m,ay be difficult to realize it was your parents eating the cookies, buying the presents, and reading the letters, but it doesn't take away all the special moments of Christmas and our parents do it to make us happy. I think the lie of Santa is a harmless one.
Do you think its ok for parents to lie about Santa?
What will you tell your kids?
How did you find out Santa wasn't real?
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Thanks for commenting. You caught your dad eating the cookies? I used to be suspicios when there was matching wrapping paper in the closet that was on the "Santa Gifts"
I think lying about santa is perfectly fine it makes the kids happy and brings them excitement during the holiday season. It also encourages them to be good throughout the year so the can get presents. Telling the kids to write letters to santa about what they want can help the parents when they"re trying to figure out what presents to get their kids.
I agree it makes things way more exciting.
I think it's okay because it adds joy to childhood. I will tell my, kids, Santa is real to make Christmas more fun and less about just the presents. I kinda just figured it out by myself.
I agree. I think ill tell my kids he's real to.
I think it is ok if parents lie about santa to their kids. It makes Chrismas time even more exciting for kids, and gives them a reason to be well behaved during the holidays which can be really chaotic. It's also a tradition that many families do, so maybe kids will be able to understand why their parents lied to them about santa.
I agree with you. It is a good lie i think.
I think the children will figure it out eventually that Santa isn't real. In my opinion, I think that is okay for parents to lie about it or tell a different story to their children to a certain age. I don't think that I ever asked if Santa was real but just kinda figured it out over the years, so there wasn't the "big reveal".
Thanks for commenting! agree its ok till a certain age.
I agree. I was way more excited about christmas because of santa and all that.
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