The story of Santa Claus goes all the way back to the third century during the time of St. Nicholas. For years the hot topic to so many has been arguing over whether it is good parenting to tell kids that Santa Clause squeezes down the chimmy bringing presents for the good little girls and boys.
The downers say that you should never lie to your kids beacuse It ruins trustworthiness and your relationship with your child. Kids rely on us fully and need us to help make sense of the world. They state it is fine to talk about Santa only being a fantasy character seen in books, movies and toys. Many also believe it is better to be straightforward with Santa being fake then having to deal with children being sad later on.
People on the “pro” side say kids stop believing so young anyways. What's having some fun and imagination in the early years going to hurt? Many state that in the first few years of childhood kids believe in many fantasy figures like superheroes, monsters, mermaids, and fairies so how is believing in jolly old St. Nic any different. Santa Clause has been a tradition going back generations after generations if believing didint harm them, parents and grandparents people who believe ask why would it harm kids today? Not to mention Santa is everywhere during the holiday season and makes things so fun to many why would you want to take the opportunity of believing in something so fun and magical away from young kids.
In my opinion I can see how many find it a trust issue to not be straightforward about Santa but, I think if kids are told the real truth when the age to understand I think bringing Santa into young kids fantasies is something that every kid should get the chance to enjoy during the holiday season.
Questions
- Did you grow up believing in santa?
- How old were you when you relized santa isint real?
- Do you think parents should let their kids believe in santa?
Sources
https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-other/10-holiday-controversies.htm
https://www.parents.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-santa-claus-6836193
Replies
Wonderful job with a wonderful topic for the most wonderful time of the year!
I personally grew up beliving in Santa and I think I found out he was not real when I was around eight years old. I think that it is personally fine that parents let their kids believe that Santa is real, and it can make Christmas extra fun for those children who believe in him.
I agree I also think it is fine for parents to let kids believe what could a little bit of imagination magic hurt.
I believe that parents should allow their kids to believe in Santa. A problem is created if they wait too long to inform children that Santa is not real. The reason for this is that kids will be more excited about a magical man with a flying sleigh than if they know their parents give them presents.
I agree it is a lot more cool and magical to get presents from the man with a sleigh then parents!
I grew up believing in Santa but my mom broke the news to me when I was around seven years old. I think that parents should let their kids believe in Santa because it is just what every kid thought when they were younger.
I think the idea of Santa claus is cool because it makes kids happy during Christmas time. However, at a certain point when the kid is matured, I think they should find the truth.
I agree I think there becomes a point in time when the truth should come out when kids are of age.
I personally grew up believing in Santa. I was around ten years old when I quit believing in Santa. I believe that parents should let their kids believe until they decide to quit believing.
I used to believe in Stanta when I was little and I feel that it was so much fun during Christmas time. I feel like you should let your kids believe in Stanta becuase like I said it just makes Christmas and waking up so much more fun. I also think they should have fun with this until they don't believe anymore.
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