Nobody Could Fill Santa

When is a healthy age to tell children that Santa Claus is not real? Is it ethical to lie to them if they ask?

When it comes to Santa Claus, people should not be so very stone cold literal. Would you tell your child she could not read stories because they are, “not real?” Actually, I do know some parents who do not allow fiction because it is all “a lie.” It is something that has a deeper truth below the physical or historical reality.I never told my children that Santa was literally flying around our roof, but Santa always did bring something on Christmas.I did tell my children the story of the real Saint Nicholas. Of course they know that nobody lives forever, but that the ideas of Saint Nicholas are carried on by people through the years as they give to others. In a very real way, I encouraged my children to become Saint Nicholas to others by anonymous giving.Santa Claus was never about getting something. The real Santa Claus has always been about giving. The real miracle is the happiness you feel when you help someone else, as Saint Nicholas once did. When they are old enough, invite them to become secret givers.

What's the best way to tell your child Santa Claus isn't real?

A friend told me this story a while back, and, even though my parents never did the whole “Santa” thing, I thought it was a pretty clever way to tell your child that he doesn’t exist:When your kid is just starting to get the sneaking suspicion that Santa isn’t real, when they’re about 7, 8, 9, maybe 10 years old, schedule a “meeting” with them. Bring them to their favorite place: a park, a restaurant, depends on your child.Tell them that there is no such thing as a Santa, and that, instead, there are many Santa’s. You are a Santa, many other parents are Santas, and now, your child is about to become one. Tell them that, this holiday season, they are allowed to choose someone to give a gift to. Tell your child that they should carefully observe this person, and choose a special, personal present just for them. After the child picks out and wraps the present, have them anonymously deliver it.This makes it so the child doesn’t feel like they’ve been lied to, and instead, they learn the joy of kindness and giving. Every year, continue this tradition. If you have younger kids, pass the tradition down to them, and let the older children who know about this tradition help explain it.I hope this helped!Thanks for reading,Cira

Why is the song Santa Baby not considered sexist?

Because if there’s one thing the kids need to learn, it’s context.Should we ban video games that encourage kids to “head shot” virtual enemies? How is that so different from ISIS training child killers?If you want to read songs in a manner that was never the original intention, then you have to apply it to EVERYTHING, not cherry-pick those that suit your agenda.Violent video games should be banned because they are violent.Most porn should be banned because they are often sexist and demeaning to women.Movies should only show strong, empowered women because there’s only one kind of woman out there /sarcasmCONTEXT

Santa is real and is now giving presents to adults: What do you ask him for?

I would agree with Ertha KitSanta baby, slip a sable under the tree for meBeen an awful good girlSanta baby, and hurry down the chimney tonightSanta baby, a '54 convertible too convertible too, light blueI'll wait up for you, dearSanta baby, so hurry down the chimney tonightThink of all the fun I've missedThink of all the fellas that I haven't kissedNext year I could be also goodIf you'll check off my Christmas listSanta baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lotBeen an angel all yearSanta baby, so hurry down the chimney tonightSanta honey one thing I really do need, the deedTo a platinum mineSanta baby, so hurry down the chimney tonightSanta cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checksSign your 'x' on the lineSanta cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonightCome and trim my Christmas treeWith some decorations bought at TiffanyI really do believe in youLet's see if you believe in meSanta baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ringI don't mean on the phoneSanta baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight