Do You Teach Your Child To Believe.....

Do you teach your child to believe in Santa?

  • Yes

    Votes: 3 13.6%

  • No

    Votes: 19 86.4%
  • Total voters
    22
What?! You meant to tell me that Santa isn't real? I disagree with you there! Santa exists! He exists in all the Christmas spirit in each of us, and is a symbol of benevolence and kindness. St. Nicholas was after all a real person many years ago and is the patron saint of children. We celebrate his day on Dec 6th, and leave small presents for each other. Then 24th, we put the gifts that Christkind left for us under the tree. And finally on Jan 6th, we have Day of Holy Three Kings, where we have more gathering. It's all over by the 7th.

My parents raised me to believe in Santa, and I knew it was them because it was obvious by seeing their handwriting on the tags, etc... but I knew that Santa lived in the spirit of giving and sharing, and sharing with the family some good times. I think it is important to teach the kids that instead of some story like Twas the Night Before Christmas.
 
This isn't exactly something I would "teach" or "deny" to my children. If they find out about Santa on their own, fine. If they don't, fine. However, when the time comes... I will teach them the real history behind Santa.
 
Man! You all are harsh parents! Does anyone remember the excitement as a child when you actually saw santa in person! How about the wonder, amazement, and majic of seeing all of those persents on christmas morning! Looking back as an adult, think about the innocence in believing in santa, the easter bunny, the tooth ferry and so on. Children are growing up too fast and losing their innocence fast enough today. We do not need parents robbing them of thier belief of a person that actuially rewards them for being good.
I actually feel bad for your children. They are being denied some of the rights of childhood.
As said above, St.Nick was a real person. He lived for making chuildren happy! WHy deny your child the chance of happiness? Also as said, santa lives in spirit, the christmas spirit in all of us. How many of you donate to child based charity throughout the year? Now how many of you contribute to child based charity during the other 11 months of the year? I do not know abou tyou all, but I donate every year to toys for tots, and three homes that take care of children that are taken into state custody, and foster homes. Every year we gwet together and have christmas parties for kids that do not have parents and are seperated from their siblings. Everytime we do this, we are helping to preserve the innocence of the chilren through happiness. That is basically the meaning of christmas in a nutshell.
 
Lillys dad said:
Man! You all are harsh parents! Does anyone remember the excitement as a child when you actually saw santa in person! How about the wonder, amazement, and majic of seeing all of those persents on christmas morning! Looking back as an adult, think about the innocence in believing in santa, the easter bunny, the tooth ferry and so on. Children are growing up too fast and losing their innocence fast enough today. We do not need parents robbing them of thier belief of a person that actuially rewards them for being good.
I actually feel bad for your children. They are being denied some of the rights of childhood.
As said above, St.Nick was a real person. He lived for making chuildren happy! WHy deny your child the chance of happiness? Also as said, santa lives in spirit, the christmas spirit in all of us. How many of you donate to child based charity throughout the year? Now how many of you contribute to child based charity during the other 11 months of the year? I do not know abou tyou all, but I donate every year to toys for tots, and three homes that take care of children that are taken into state custody, and foster homes. Every year we gwet together and have christmas parties for kids that do not have parents and are seperated from their siblings. Everytime we do this, we are helping to preserve the innocence of the chilren through happiness. That is basically the meaning of christmas in a nutshell.
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WTF?! I'm just going to ignored this post, because I don't even like this cop's attitude.
 
Lily's Dad,

Okay, whatever you want so called us "Harsh Parents". You have to understand some of parent prefer remain netural or prefer not wordship any kinds holidays as such Santa Clause or others.. Just remmy that part of fanstany. I do understand children loves to believe any kinds.. when turn older children will not happy why parent lying teeth about these? How can Parent feel about this. Just in case remind them.. Just "spirit"

If you want continue telling your children about holidays stuffs... That's fine by me then it's your choice.. Don't need you telling everyone "You're bad parent" I disagree w/you actually..

Please I don't need you bring full of soap rubbing to bad parent's mouth! Ok..

You're cop.. I'm very surprised what r u saying! *oh *ahem* s-s-s-hhame!
 
Simple put, they're OUR children not yours, and we raise them the way we see fit...I won't lie to my children and make them believe in something that doesn't even exist....If you want to feel bad for children, then start on ones that are out on the street being homeless or being starve to death than going around judging us parents for being harsh when we aren't....Some of us just want to be honest with our children and there is nothing wrong with that....
 
What does my profession have to do with this?
Besides, that. Why is it ok for people here to tell me that I am a bad parent for the choises I make, but it is not ok for me to say the same about them?

Instilling belief in santa is not a 'Lie'. It is supporting and instilling good character traits in your children through the use of a fictional/fantasy character. Would you let your child read a book about a fictional character that will teach your child good character traits? If so, why? The character is not real,so along this train of thought, is the book a lie?
Goig back to the comments about me being a cop. Why does that have anything to do with my beliefs on letting my daughter believe in santa?
Thats alot like discounting someones opinion on any given topic becasue they are deaf, isnt it?
Do yourself a favor, open your mind, instead of your mouth.
 
Lillys dad said:
What does my profession have to do with this?
Besides, that. Why is it ok for people here to tell me that I am a bad parent for the choises I make, but it is not ok for me to say the same about them?
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We are not those "people" who said you were a bad parents, so don't take it out on us Lillys dad,

Instilling belief in santa is not a 'Lie'. It is supporting and instilling good character traits in your children through the use of a fictional/fantasy character. Would you let your child read a book about a fictional character that will teach your child good character traits? If so, why? The character is not real,so along this train of thought, is the book a lie?
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I don't own any of these books and yes it's all lies because Santa is not real just like some people believe the bible was written by men not Jesus....Do you see me attacking them? no they believe what they want to see or think....


Goig back to the comments about me being a cop. Why does that have anything to do with my beliefs on letting my daughter believe in santa?
Thats alot like discounting someones opinion on any given topic becasue they are deaf, isnt it?
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First, Did I say anything about you being a cop? NO second did I judge you for allowing your daughter to believe in Santa? NO did I call you a harsh parents? NO




Do yourself a favor, open your mind, instead of your mouth.
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Do yourself a favor keep your poor judgement to yourself, they're not your kids!!!
 
Lily's Dad..

Whatever you say it...
One day your child might discover and call'n you lying teeth. How can you deal w/your daughter? Don't ask us around for help... tip and advise.. err um.. No thanks.. I'll pass....

Your choice about Santa... encourge children believe Santa.. fine by me then!

Can you mind please don't judge them back! Fairly...
Aren 't you surprised about Cop label.. did we call'n you.. Yea but "Judge on you little harshly but not serious" Let's see.. okay Cuff me go ahead throw me in the jail.. I call'n you Dumb cop.. or.. Should you call'n me BAD PARENT.. sure.. Make my day!
Your call!

Remmy freedom speech anything want to say.. but don't dare you call'n everyone Bad Parent.. Probably you're bad parent too.. *psssst* maybe you have!
 
Angel, "We are not those "people" who said you were a bad parents, so don't take it out on us Lillys dad,"

You are not one of those people, and to you, I apoligise.

"I don't own any of these books and yes it's all lies because Santa is not real just like some people believe the bible was written by men not Jesus....Do you see me attacking them? no they believe what they want to see or think...."
Thats fair, as long as you prevent your children from reading these books, i.e. dont want them reading fantasy books and so on, no prob by me.

"First, Did I say anything about you being a cop?"

That comment was not directed towards you. It was aimed at the others that made the cop comments. I grouped them all into on response. And for that, I again apoligize.

"Do yourself a favor keep your poor judgement to yourself, they're not your kids!!!"
Fair enough, but please keep in mind, from the time I joined this site, I have been bombarded by peopl esaying that I am a bad parent, should have my kids taken from me and so on. SO if I seem a little abrasive to YOU for my comments I apoligize again.


Galaxy, your post made absolutley no sense to me, as far as parenting advice is concerned, I have never come to this site for advice. I have however come here for research related sytuff with deaf culture and to talk with other parents of deaf kids, talk with friends and so on. But, advice, no.


Aren 't you surprised about Cop label.. did we call'n you.. Yea but "Judge on you little harshly but not serious" Let's see.. okay Cuff me go ahead throw me in the jail.. I call'n you Dumb cop.. or.. Should you call'n me BAD PARENT.. sure.. Make my day!
Your call! "

WTF???? What does my profession have to do with parenting,? SUre you can say I'm a dumb cop, that is just another example of the 1st amendment that you mentioned. But, the other side of the 1st amendment is that I too can say what I wish. correct? So the same right that allows you to call me a dumb cop , also protects me from saying that I feel sorry for your child. Right?


"Remmy freedom speech anything want to say.. but don't dare you call'n everyone Bad Parent.. Probably you're bad parent too.. *psssst* maybe you have! "


I did not say that "everyone Bad Parent" Where did I say you were a bad parent? I said I feel sorry for your kid, and that I thought you were harsh by your actions. That is not saying you are a bad parent. There is a big difference between the two. As I said, i never called you a bad parent. But you obviously feel free to make that accusation.

Angel, Again, I am sorry if I offended you.
 
It's ok Lily's Dad I can understand where you're coming from on this, I apologize too I didn't mean to go a bit overboard here, I'm just having one of these bad days, I didn't mean to take it on you and for that I'm sorry, no hard feelings :hug:
 
Lillys dad said:
Man! You all are harsh parents! Does anyone remember the excitement as a child when you actually saw santa in person! How about the wonder, amazement, and majic of seeing all of those persents on christmas morning! Looking back as an adult, think about the innocence in believing in santa, the easter bunny, the tooth ferry and so on. Children are growing up too fast and losing their innocence fast enough today. We do not need parents robbing them of thier belief of a person that actuially rewards them for being good.
I actually feel bad for your children. They are being denied some of the rights of childhood.
As said above, St.Nick was a real person. He lived for making chuildren happy! WHy deny your child the chance of happiness? Also as said, santa lives in spirit, the christmas spirit in all of us. How many of you donate to child based charity throughout the year? Now how many of you contribute to child based charity during the other 11 months of the year? I do not know abou tyou all, but I donate every year to toys for tots, and three homes that take care of children that are taken into state custody, and foster homes. Every year we gwet together and have christmas parties for kids that do not have parents and are seperated from their siblings. Everytime we do this, we are helping to preserve the innocence of the chilren through happiness. That is basically the meaning of christmas in a nutshell.
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I have to agree with Lillysdad. When I found out that Santa wasnt real, I was never mad at my parents for letting me believe in him. My mom used to sign the gifts "from Santa, From Mrs. Claus, from Rudolph" My brother and I had that great experience of believing in magic and I am grateful to my parents for that. Now, I am following my parents' footsteps and I am labeling the gifts from Santa, his wife, and Rudolph. My daughter loves it and I am sure my son will too when he starts reading. It is for the Christmas spirit and I dont know how people take it as lying. To me lying is when u cover your asses or when it becomes hurtful. If some children have issues with their parents for "lying" to them about Santa, then I think it is sad cuz it takes the fun out of it. Then again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and beliefs on how they want to raise their children.
 
shel90 said:
I have to agree with Lillysdad. When I found out that Santa wasnt real, I was never mad at my parents for letting me believe in him. My mom used to sign the gifts "from Santa, From Mrs. Claus, from Rudolph" My brother and I had that great experience of believing in magic and I am grateful to my parents for that. Now, I am following my parents' footsteps and I am labeling the gifts from Santa, his wife, and Rudolph. My daughter loves it and I am sure my son will too when he starts reading. It is for the Christmas spirit and I dont know how people take it as lying. To me lying is when u cover your asses or when it becomes hurtful. If some children have issues with their parents for "lying" to them about Santa, then I think it is sad cuz it takes the fun out of it. Then again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and beliefs on how they want to raise their children.
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Shelm Exactly! I guess you said that a little more diplomatic than I did.
We have fun with santa. My mom, dad, sisters, bros in law, neices and nephews get together on christmas eve. THen christmas morn, it is just my wife and I with Lilly. Then that evening, my in laws come over to our house for dinner and gifts. We tell LIlly that the gifts on christmas morning are from santa. That way, when she gets older, she will have an understanding that you give gifts to loved ones on christmas as well as santa giving gifts to those kids that are nice. This year was the first christmas where she was old enough to grasp the tree, lights, decorations, gifts and santa. So she could get a grasp of christmas beforehand, we tracked down some kids books explaining christmas and santa. We read them to her and explained it to her every night for about two weeks before the big day. Now she loves christmas and santa. In fact, last night we went to a friends house for a while. She saw their lights, and tree, and started asking where santa is and said "I been good, i want presents" I told her christmas was all done. SHe then signed "where" and said santa at the same time.
 
Lillys dad said:
Man! You all are harsh parents!
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all? I would suggest you to re-read the posts here carefully...

Does anyone remember the excitement as a child when you actually saw santa in person! How about the wonder, amazement, and majic of seeing all of those persents on christmas morning! Looking back as an adult, think about the innocence in believing in santa, the easter bunny, the tooth ferry and so on. Children are growing up too fast and losing their innocence fast enough today. We do not need parents robbing them of thier belief of a person that actuially rewards them for being good.
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AGREE

I actually feel bad for your children. They are being denied some of the rights of childhood.
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Each parents raise their children differently. We can´t do anything to change them but themselves.


As said above, St.Nick was a real person. He lived for making chuildren happy!
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WHy deny your child the chance of happiness? Also as said, santa lives in spirit, the christmas spirit in all of us.
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Yes I agree. I also see harmless to let children to read any fanasty (fairytales) books and use their fanasty imaginable.

How many of you donate to child based charity throughout the year? Now how many of you contribute to child based charity during the other 11 months of the year? I do not know abou tyou all, but I donate every year to toys for tots, and three homes that take care of children that are taken into state custody, and foster homes. Every year we gwet together and have christmas parties for kids that do not have parents and are seperated from their siblings. Everytime we do this, we are helping to preserve the innocence of the chilren through happiness. That is basically the meaning of christmas in a nutshell.
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For your information, I do donate children home every 1st week of December (my bank transfer the donation automaic for me) to fulfill children joy in Christmas spirits but it´s not what the thread creator ask about.
 
Yeah me too I donate to the hunger children program at my children's school, sometimes I donated money for children with diseases such as cancer, aids, etc....and I'm looking into being a volunteer in homeless for family and children program also hungry children program as well too....That's is one of my dreams of doing so...Even when there are times I didn't have enough money, I still put in all I had on me....Cause they need all the help more than I do...

It's not only on the holidays that I donate money or food, it's any time of the day when there's a help that is need....
 
^Angel^ said:
Yeah me too I donate to the hunger children program at my children's school, sometimes I donated money for children with diseases such as cancer, aids, etc....and I'm looking into being a volunteer in homeless for family and children program also hungry children program as well too....That's is one of my dreams of doing so...Even when there are times I didn't have enough money, I still put in all I had on me....Cause they need all the help more than I do...

It's not only on the holidays that I donate money or food, it's any time of the day when there's a help that is need....
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Yea, I am searching for programs or whatever so both my daughter and I can become volunteers to help people in need. I want to teach my daughter about goodwill and helping others.
 
shel90 said:
Yea, I am searching for programs or whatever so both my daughter and I can become volunteers to help people in need. I want to teach my daughter about goodwill and helping others.
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Aww you're a good mom and that's an awesome idea!, I should do the same thing with my boys, Thanks
 
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