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 nothing is more special then waking up Christmas morning with knowing santa came.
I believed in Santa when I was younger but do not anymore because like most do realize when they get older that he's fake. I'm not sure how old I was when I realized Santa was fake. I think they should let them until they feel they are old enough to know.
I did believe in santa until i was about 9 years old. I personally think that parents should not tell their kids because it is more fun for the kids and it can make their childhood more enjoyable.
I agree santa can definently make a childhood more enjoyable and magical to many young kids.
I did grow up believe in Santa until I was around 10-11 when I just stop believing. I think once kids get to a certain age, then the parents should tell them that Santa isn't real. It might be hard on them are first but in the end, its what's best.
I agree It definetly is the sad reality of finding out there really isint a santa, but yes the fun unfortunently dose have to come to an end.
Yes, tell the kids. If we tell the kids then they can just pick out their own stuff and they wont/ cant be disapointed. Life would honestly be so much easeier with kids knowing, we dont have to hide anything or lie.
I like that idea too I wonder what kids would prefer better.
I grew up believing in Santa and the things he was said to do for kids and watching all the movies and shows. I was 9 when my parents told me that Santa was not real then. Then i remembered all the phone calls to santa when i was naughty, was actually my grandpa.
I grew up believing in Santa and I will raise my children like that too. I think that not only does it spark imagination, but it can also help parents keep kids in check during an already stressful time. Having that invisible man to keep your kids "nice" would be extremely helpful.
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