Is It Wrong?
Is it wrong for me to continue convincing my 8 year old daughter that Santa really exists? Some kids in school have been trying to convince her otherwise, and of course she came to me seeking the truth. I of course told her that the ones in the malls are definetly fake BUT the real Santa truly exists and only very few people have actually seen him. From what I can tell she seems to still believe, or is she just fooling me so that she can get extra gifts??
For me, I suppose I just want to "delay" her growing up as long as possible. They are so fun and loving at this age, but I know that in about four years time she is not going to want to see or hear from me unless she needs money. I don't even want to start thinking about the boys ting ! I guess, to an extent we try and re-live our childhood thru them, letting them enjoy what we remember enjoying, letting them have more of what was lacking in our childhoods, and trying to make sure they succeed in areas where we failed. Her quality of life is definetly a lot better than mine was at her age. A pastor friend of mine said he quickly told his kids that Santa did not exist because he didn't want them to one day think that he might be fooling them on the Jesus/God thing too. I am pretty sure my daughter is firmly grounded spiritually so I shoudn't have to worry about that.
Yep, I think Santa will stick around for at least Xmas 2006 or longer, if she wants him to.
For me, I suppose I just want to "delay" her growing up as long as possible. They are so fun and loving at this age, but I know that in about four years time she is not going to want to see or hear from me unless she needs money. I don't even want to start thinking about the boys ting ! I guess, to an extent we try and re-live our childhood thru them, letting them enjoy what we remember enjoying, letting them have more of what was lacking in our childhoods, and trying to make sure they succeed in areas where we failed. Her quality of life is definetly a lot better than mine was at her age. A pastor friend of mine said he quickly told his kids that Santa did not exist because he didn't want them to one day think that he might be fooling them on the Jesus/God thing too. I am pretty sure my daughter is firmly grounded spiritually so I shoudn't have to worry about that.
Yep, I think Santa will stick around for at least Xmas 2006 or longer, if she wants him to.
posted by De Immigrant at
9:52 PM
7 Comments:
Hey you,
Stop lying to that child. Santa my behind...let her know the truth, that mommy and daddy are Santa. *smile*
Children are much more resilient than we think.
Merry Christmas, and wishing you all the best for the coming New Year!
~Smooches~
Tell the truth mi yute!
I agree with the others! Tell her the truth!!!
!!!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Don't worry she will find out in time and she won't love you any less.The thing abt Santa is the poor kids whose parents can't afford to give them what they want for Cmas at a real disadvantage.Anyway,enjoy your season
well I think this may be your last year with the santa business anyway because her school mates may have her convinced by 2006
Yes all I think jdid is right. Time is fast runnig out on my Santa game. Peer pressure will soon have her thinking otherwise.
She soon figure it out and I don't think it will be an issue anyway...have a great 2006
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