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 growing up for me was the same waking up extra early to go see your presents in the living room was always so fun and something to look forward to I think he should forsure stick around.
I use to believe in sants. I was super mad when i found myh parnets are lying to me about it. I think it's best to tell yoiur kids he fake when they ask you. Santa is 100% fake he not real
I agree finding out santa isint real can be hard to many kids and not to mention kind of hard and emotional on the parents to with not knowing what reaction the child might have. I agree when a child starts asking constantly if santa isnt real you should be honest with them.
I grew up believing in santa until I was around 8. I think parents should let their kids believe in Santa because it lets them have fun by trying to see him, or tracking him, instead of just knowing the parents give the gifts and ruin the christmas spirit.
I agree I think santa is someone I think evey kid should get to believe in when they are young it makes the season more fun and something to look froward to.
I grew up believing in Santa Claus. When I realized Santa Claus was just a "myth" I would say I was probably around 8-10 years old. I think that we should keep going on with Santa Claus. It is something that children look forward to every year and is just a part of the Christmas holiday.
I totally agree so many young kids look forward to having seeing santa every year and having him bring presents to the good little girls and boys I think the Santa claus tradition should continue.
I did grow up beliveing in santa, I think I was around 9 or 10 when i relized santa was not real. I belive that it causes no harm for kids to belive in santa and that all children should atleast know of him because it can be good for their imaginations.
I agree to me believing in santa causes no harm to anyone I think it is great for every child to experience at least a few times during the season of Christmas.
I did grow up believing in Santa Claus and I was in 4th grade when I found out that Santa wasn't real. I think that parents should let their kids believe in Santa as it is part of a kid's childhood to believe and imagine the impossible. I also think that kids that do know need to be careful about sharing until a proper age.
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