So Erich and I are of the do not encourage nor discourage Santa Clause camp. Our girls know about him, sing about him, and even sat on his lap at the ward Christmas party. But we do not push the whole Santa idea to them. They receive presents on Chrsitmas morning and the from part of the tag is left blank. They are young enough that they don't ask too many questions. I could go into our reasonings but this is not the point of my post.
I have read/heard things about people being so upset when their kids find out the truth. And often they learn it from other kids (sometimes those who are never led to believe). My question is, how as parents can we be mad when our child finds out the truth about a myth we are leading them to believe? Can we really get upset that they find out the truth? I mean, in almost everything else in life aren't we teaching our kids to seek for the truth? So why do we keep it a secret for so long and become so emotionally attached to the myth as adults.
I have no real personal experience with this because my kids are young. But I discovered the truth at 7 because I happened to be on a shopping trip with my mom in which she purchased a gift that Santa later left for a sibling. And I never thought Christmas was any less magical knowing that mom and dad were Santa. I didn't spread the truth. I just accepted the story of it all. Maybe that makes me weird.
I am sure some people think I am crazy and the grinch. But this is my blog and my thought process for the evening so I am sharing.
Friday, January 7, 2011
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6 comments:
With you 100%. honestly, I'm a little bugged that my 7YO still believes, but since I'm of the neither encourage nor discourage camp, I say nothing. 100%.
I won't be upset when my kids learn the truth about Santa, but I think it will make me sad. I think it is just a really fun, magical part of childhood so I'd like for it to last as long as possible. I'd say more on the subject but it's time for bed. Can't wait to see what controversial post #2 is all about! :)
Amen. I completely agree with every thought you shared. My kids know. But they think Santa is fun. So, that's fine with me.
Seth doesn't believe anymore and it made me sad. I was very worried about all the kids' Muslim friends telling them the truth about santa but those kids were as excited about santa coming to our house as mine were.
I just have to say I am proud that you take your blog as your own. I am proud that you can vent or express your feelings and not feel bad about it. I am glad all of your comments have also been positive. Love you mandy.
Annie, that is what happens when you work in a junior high and high school. You quickly learn that you will never please everyone and never be liked by everyone and that you most certainly can't base your self worth off of what other people think of you. Love you too. (You should come over another time with your mom. Thanksgiving was way too chaotic with so many people here.)
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