How would you feel if your child came home from school and said this?

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  Answered at 7:12 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: happy2bme7
  
  What grade is your child in? Not that it's okay that she said it ~ just wondering what age group she's speaking to.
• Answered at 7:12 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: Anonymous
  
  I personally don't think it is a big deal. I don't even know how I would be able to explain to kids why some get better gifts than others. She didn't take away from Santa Clause. I could see if she said 'there is no santa, and all gift come from your parents', that would have been something else.
• Answered at 7:12 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: louise2
  
  I would be vary mad at the teacher
• Answered at 7:14 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: Ginger0104
  
  I don't see a problem with it, regardless of age. Its a difficult thing to explain. I agree with the poster above - she isn't taking away from Santa at all. Just giving a reason that might sound reasonable to a child about why some receive more than others.
• Answered at 7:14 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: slick05
  
  This was to a group of 4th graders.
• Answered at 7:15 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: Anonymous
  
  Pretend you are a teacher. So if your students asked you why some kids get more gifts than others what would you say? I guess I would say go home and ask your parents that. But I think the answer was ok.
• Answered at 7:15 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: pinkink
  
  I don't tell my kids that Santa is real. I did with my oldest son and it was a mistake. When he found out the truth at age 9 he felt betrayed and lied to. My younger 3 children have never been told that Santa is real. They have always enjoyed Christmas Day as much as any other children. So I would be honest with my child and tell him/her the truth of why I believe this teacher did this.
• Answered at 7:16 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: bellasrose71008
  
  Do 4th graders still believe in Santa? I know mine doesn't.
• Answered at 7:16 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: slick05
  

  I know that she isn't taking away from Santa, but I think the proper thing would be to tell the children to ask their parents about Santa. And if Santa gives us the bill, exactly what is the point of Santa than. Why don't we just by the gifts and give them to them. Why would we need the middle man.
• Answered at 7:18 PM on Nov. 21, 2008 by: bellasrose71008
  
  Maybe she just wasn't sure if some kids did still believe in Santa.

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