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
Growing up, I belived in Santa. I pretended to belive in him for years because my brother is 4 years younger than me and I wanted him to enjoy his childhood. I also wanted extra presents too. I think parents should let their kids believe in santa because there are so many movies about him.
Aw that awsome I love it when the older sibling pretend they still believe to let the younger ones enjoy it with you.
I think everyone grows up believing in santa. I dont know how old he was when I found out he wasn't real. I think parents should let their children believe in santa for as long as they can but if there like 10-12 then they should know he isn't real.
I agree you should believe when your young but once you reach a certain age you shouldnt.
I believed in santa when I was growing up because my parents made him seem very real and I was always excited to see him. I was about 9 years old when I found out santa wasn't real when my cousin told me he wasn't real. I don't think parents should be telling kids that santa is not real and to just let them believe because I had so much fun and it makes them happier believing in something.
I agree believing in santa is super fun but there comes a time the parents have to bring out the truth unfortunently.
I grew up believing in santa until I found out he wasn't real when I was 9. My older brother was the one who told me santa was not real. I think parents should let their kids believe in santa until the kids themselves find out he is not really real.
Growing up I did believe in Santa, I remember I would wake up early to see him until one day when I woke up and it was very early about 8 in the morning, I was 9 to 10 years old, and I saw my mom and sister with tape and wrapping paper in the table, but thankfully they hadn't realized that I was there, and I kept the lie until my parents told me. I think that parents should definitely let their kids believe in Santa because it's fun and exciting to wake up on one specific day and surprisingly get what you wished for, and who doesn't like to unwrap presents?
I agree it is so fun getting what you wished for all year long and seeing them come true on christmas morning.
Not really because I wasn't that gullible when I was a kid. I think I was 9 when I realized Santa isn't real. I think they should let their kids believe because it is easy to control kids when they are being bad by saying Santa won't bring any presents.
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