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photon · 05-27-2005, 11:12 AM

As a new parent I find this whole topic very disconcerting.. the whole consumerism argument aside I can honestly say that I do not like the idea of having my kid believe in Santa (and the tooth fairy and easter bunny et al) only to tell them later it was all a lie.

But I also don't want them to be social outcasts (the only kid who doesn't believe in Santa) and never "be a child". Or worse, have parents after me because my kid told their kid there is no Santa.

Can you teach you child the legend of Santa and have them appreciate it without going over into dressing up as Santa and making the child believe it is real?

05-27-2005, 11:12 AM	#10
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	As a new parent I find this whole topic very disconcerting.. the whole consumerism argument aside I can honestly say that I do not like the idea of having my kid believe in Santa (and the tooth fairy and easter bunny et al) only to tell them later it was all a lie. But I also don't want them to be social outcasts (the only kid who doesn't believe in Santa) and never "be a child". Or worse, have parents after me because my kid told their kid there is no Santa. Can you teach you child the legend of Santa and have them appreciate it without going over into dressing up as Santa and making the child believe it is real? __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.