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
I agree it would most definently keep kids in check with the thought of santa coming to town!
I did grow up believing in santa clause. I knew santa was real in like 4 grade but I never really acknowledged it until 5th grade when I did an elf on the shelf for one of my teachers. I definitely think parents should let their kids believe in santa because it just makes the holiday season more magical and exciting.
I totally agree and there are so many fun things that go along with beliving in santa like his elfs that come and watch over kids during the holiday season.
I did beleive in santa when I was younger but I didn't beleive it was real when I started growing up. I can't remember excactly but I would say probably third grade. I think that parents should tell them before they get to middle school if they don't know by then.
I grew up beliving in Santa. I was in 4th rade when i found out santa was fake. I think that kids should have the experence of beliving Santa is real in their childhood because it is fun.
I grew up believing in Santa Claus, my parents worked very hard to make sure we all believed in Santa. It was an important part of our childhood. I was about 11 or 12 when I realized Santa wasn't real, I was absolutely heartbroken, but I do think that parents should let their kids believe, it its special. It gives them someone to look up to.
I think the harder parents try to make the magic more special the longer a childs beliving lasts which is awesome. Many kids that dont have parents that go as full out for Christmas I have noticed stop beliving earlier.
I grew up believing in Santa, but when is was 11 years old I saw my parents laying out the presents for christmas, and thats when I found out. I think we shouldn't let kids know becuase its fun to have something to believe in.
I definetly grew up believing in Santa, and I was about 11 12 years old when I found out he was made up. Although, I see no problem at all with letting children believe in Santa. Growing up it was fun to stay up and see if I could hear sleigh bells and look at the empty cookie plate on the kitching counter. Yes, it will all come to an end sometime, but little kids believing in Santa can be so fun and exciting.
I agree! Growing up beliving for a lot of kids me being one of them thought that you could stay up late and see santa come and bring presents or watch him eat the cookies you leave for him.
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