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Vulcan · 12-09-2006, 01:50 PM

I was raised in an atheist family and when I was 4 my dad sat me down and told me there was no Santa Claus. I think most kids guess it's a sham and I liked knowing the truth, made me feel more adult. I still played the game, sat on his knee, asked for a present and got my picture taken and chuckled to myself when friends took it seriously . Same game I played at school, when in my day, we had to say the Lord's prayer. I think it worked well and helped make me think for myself when adults tried to indoctrinate me.

My point is that atheists and non christians should tell their kids their truth so they know what's going on and still let them enjoy the better parts of Christmas.

12-09-2006, 01:50 PM	#9
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	I was raised in an atheist family and when I was 4 my dad sat me down and told me there was no Santa Claus. I think most kids guess it's a sham and I liked knowing the truth, made me feel more adult. I still played the game, sat on his knee, asked for a present and got my picture taken and chuckled to myself when friends took it seriously . Same game I played at school, when in my day, we had to say the Lord's prayer. I think it worked well and helped make me think for myself when adults tried to indoctrinate me. My point is that atheists and non christians should tell their kids their truth so they know what's going on and still let them enjoy the better parts of Christmas. Last edited by Vulcan; 12-09-2006 at 01:57 PM.