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
The early years of a child's life are the period where their personality, moral values, and view of the world are made. Introducing the idea of a magical character like Santa Claus at such a young age can create a false perception of life. To believe in a character like that is watching over you gives you a sense of comfort and a forced understanding of what life is supposed to be ("Act good and you get gifts"). I believed in him till I was ten and when I learned the truth it felt as though everything I was told in life could be a lie.
That is a good point I can see how believing in santa can also hurt many with the thought of being lied to for so many years or as long as you believed, however how is it any diffrent then believing in other magical characters.
I grew up believing in Santa, I realized he wasn't real at age 10, when my dad told me. Parents should let their kids believe in Santa until they are about a teen, then it would be ok to tell them.
I agree I think there is a good age to beleive and a good age to stop beleiving. I think its great for every child to believe in santa however if forced to beleive to long it could cause problems with trust issues.
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