My DD is only 3, and she does believe in Santa. But she also believes in mermaids, fairies, and unicorns. Everything is real to her.
As she gets older, we will just play the Santa thing by ear. If she asks, I will ask her what she thinks and go from there. I dont remember ever believing in Santa, and my holidays were plenty magical and exciting. My aunt and uncle went to great lengths to keep their son believing until like, 3rd or 4th grade, and he said it wasnt traumatizing when he found out. So whatever happens with it happens, and I am not going to make a big deal about it either way.
Why does my Pre-Schooler ride Rear-Facing? Because she is not a minimum. She deserves more than that. If we get into an accident, I want to know that I have done everything in my power to protect her. Rear-Facing is endorsed by every car seat authority in the US. It is PROVEN to be safer. Why would I choose to take an unneccessary risk with the most precious gift that I have been given? PM me for more info!
Ive always thought that line of reasoning was pretty silly, perhaps even selfish. DD opens presents from other family member Christmas Eve, and she knows who they are from. But the ones from DH and I are from Santa. I dont need to take the credit. Just seeing her happy and exciting is enough for me.
Quoting rileya82:Mine do to, I was just wondering because I have some family members who don't. They say they want their kids to know who got them their christmas gifts. So just wondering if their was anyone else who felt this way.
Why does my Pre-Schooler ride Rear-Facing? Because she is not a minimum. She deserves more than that. If we get into an accident, I want to know that I have done everything in my power to protect her. Rear-Facing is endorsed by every car seat authority in the US. It is PROVEN to be safer. Why would I choose to take an unneccessary risk with the most precious gift that I have been given? PM me for more info!
Right, thats what I thought too.
Quoting mamalinzie:
Ive always thought that line of reasoning was pretty silly, perhaps even selfish. DD opens presents from other family member Christmas Eve, and she knows who they are from. But the ones from DH and I are from Santa. I dont need to take the credit. Just seeing her happy and exciting is enough for me.
Quoting rileya82:
Mine do to, I was just wondering because I have some family members who don't. They say they want their kids to know who got them their christmas gifts. So just wondering if their was anyone else who felt this way.
My children (now grown) all believed in Santa, although my husband never played along with it because he felt that it was lying to the kids. I pushed the Santa thing, and we had a lot of fun with it. However, when my youngest found out the truth about Santa, she was crushed. She cried for days. So, if I had it to over again, I think I would make Santa a part of the festivities, but also make sure that my children understood that although he is not real, it's ok to pretend and have fun with it. I also think that my husband would have been on board with that line of thinking and been more fun.
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on Nov. 3, 2009 at 8:21 AM