Why are parents so protective about their children's belief in Santa?

Why are parents so protective about their children's belief in Santa?
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What are you saying there’s no Santa?
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Do you enforce the belief in Santa Claus to your kids?

Description : Do you enforce the belief in Santa Claus to your kids?

Last Answer : When my stepsons stopped believing in Santa, I just went with the flow. If, someday, I happen to have children of my own.. I don’t intend to ever tell them about Santa in the first place.

I need some advice about my daughter and her belief of Santa Clause. Please help me?

Description : I need some advice about my daughter and her belief of Santa Clause. Please help me?

Last Answer : I'm amazed she made it to 10 years old before she started questioning. I think my oldest son was 8. He had a younger brother and sister at the time, who did still believe in Santa. I told ... t believe in Santa Claus would get no presents from him under the tree each of my children were told this

How do you feel about parents actually giving their children coal instead of presents from Santa?

Description : How do you feel about parents actually giving their children coal instead of presents from Santa?

Last Answer : answer:Huh? Parents actually would do that? My opinion? I hope the kid’s 18 and finds it funny, not 8 and gets their heart broken.

Merry almost-********* everyone!! So who's having a secret Santa this year?

Description : Merry almost-Christmas everyone!! So who's having a secret Santa this year?

Last Answer : I’m doing a secret santa with my team at work. There are 12 of us on the team, I’ve drawn the new girl that I don’t know at all, so I have no idea what to get her. My favourite Christmas drink is mulled wine

Why is Santa so quirky?

Description : Why is Santa so quirky?

Last Answer : answer:I can explain what we have told our children. Santa presents are never wrapped. They may have a larger bow, or a special bow, but are never wrapped. Then again, Santa doesn't bring all of ... wouldn't be a Santa gift. We let her in on the fact that she would still get something special.

What are your opinions on telling your children that you buy their ********* presents as opposed to telling them Santa Claus brings them...

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Last Answer : Oh… heart = broken

Have you noticed Santa J today?

Description : Have you noticed Santa J today?

Last Answer : Mele Kalikimaka!

Seeing where he is supposed to live, is Santa a Canadian?

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Last Answer : Nope! Currently, under international law, no country owns the North Pole or the region of the Arctic Ocean surrounding it. ... In 1907 Canada invoked a “sector principle” to claim sovereignty over a sector stretching from its coasts to the North Pole.

Why can't Santa be a woman?

Description : Why can't Santa be a woman?

Last Answer : Mrs Claus made those items specifically for you & Santa is just delivering them!!! My Mom only ever got one orange for Christmas & she was thrilled to get it!!! You should feel thankful to be blessed with anything that old fart brings you!!!

Where is Jelly's santa hat?

Description : Where is Jelly's santa hat?

Last Answer : Santa has been savagely killed by Krampus.

Has any musical artist ever sang the song, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" without sounding like they are screaming "Santa"?

Description : Has any musical artist ever sang the song, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" without sounding like they are screaming "Santa"?

Last Answer : answer:The Fred Astaire version doesn’t scream. Find one by someon who is not singing as part of a rock band, But the music is a bit forte so it gets a bit stronger as the final chorus comes through.

Will you be a Secret Santa this year?

Description : Will you be a Secret Santa this year?

Last Answer : ITunes prepaid cards.

Any Secret Santa gift ideas?

Description : Any Secret Santa gift ideas?

Last Answer : Chocolate.

Santa Claus questions?

Description : Santa Claus questions?

Last Answer : answer:I was told by my older brother when I was in first grade that Santa was make believe. Asshole. My ex and I have never discussed this with our children who are now both in high school. When asked, we just say, “we choose to believe.”

Do you think the real Santa gets and/or should be paid royalty fees for all the movies about him and all the Salvation Army, bell ringing wanna-be’s?

Description : Do you think the real Santa gets and/or should be paid royalty fees for all the movies about him and all the Salvation Army, bell ringing wanna-be’s?

Last Answer : No. He should be in jail for product piracy and slavery. Just think about the millions of toys he makes cheap knockoffs off, all while employing elven slaves at no pay.

What did you have to do to convince your "Santa" to give you that expensive gift this year? lol?

Description : What did you have to do to convince your "Santa" to give you that expensive gift this year? lol?

Last Answer : answer:at my house, I am the Santa one of the girls showed me how she could take an entire ball park frank in her mouth, in a suggestive manner

Does anyone else think that on Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys that Santa is pretty mean?

Description : Does anyone else think that on Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys that Santa is pretty mean?

Last Answer : Yes, he is mean to Rudolph until he needs him. Pretty much like real life.

Why is it considered okay to lie to kids about Santa?

Description : Why is it considered okay to lie to kids about Santa?

Last Answer : Telling a kid that Santa is real is not a lie. Telling him that Santa is not real IS the lie. Santa exists. I know it in my heart. You must have faith.

What is the truth to Santa Claus?

Description : What is the truth to Santa Claus?

Last Answer : I personally prefer Krampas over Santa Claus. Beating naughty children with sticks (or even dragging them to hell in extreme cases) is just so much more effective than giving them coal (which is a somewhat valuable resource in and of itself).

You all want to make a Santa video (adult version, too). Details inside?

Description : You all want to make a Santa video (adult version, too). Details inside?

Last Answer : That was really cute!

How old were you when you found out that Santa isn't real?

Description : How old were you when you found out that Santa isn't real?

Last Answer : 9?

If you could..would you be Santa?

Description : If you could..would you be Santa?

Last Answer : I couldn’t do it; I have issues with OPKs.

Would you participate in a ”Grinch Santa” exchange or figure it too risky?

Description : Would you participate in a ”Grinch Santa” exchange or figure it too risky?

Last Answer : I have seen this done. I don’t really like it.

What do you think Santa Claus may be doing right now?

Description : What do you think Santa Claus may be doing right now?

Last Answer : You can start tracking him December 1st! ;)

When and how did you learn that there was no such thing as Santa Claus?

Description : When and how did you learn that there was no such thing as Santa Claus?

Last Answer : Whaddya mean there’s no Santa? Is too, is too, is too!

What are the best versions of "Santa Baby?"?

Description : What are the best versions of "Santa Baby?"?

Last Answer : Eartha Kitt, believe. I used to dislike this song, and then suddenly it became my favorite

How did you find out Santa wasn't real?

Description : How did you find out Santa wasn't real?

Last Answer : Gradually in the schoolyard I would say. I don’t ever remember any moment when it hit me hard. I was a lot older than 3 though. I think these days kids find out a lot quicker as there is far greater access to information.

At what age did your child find out that there was no Santa.

Description : At what age did your child find out that there was no Santa.

Last Answer : He was 9 when I told him.

Help! My pick for secret Santa is a vegan...

Description : Help! My pick for secret Santa is a vegan...

Last Answer : What’s wrong with 5 stars? Isn’t that good?

Ideas for White Elephant / Yankee Swap / Barona Gift Exchange / Thieving Secret Santa / Selfish Santa / Nasty ********* / Dirty Santa / Scrooge's ********* / Rob Your Neighbor / Thieving Elves / Chinese Gift Exchange?

Description : Ideas for White Elephant / Yankee Swap / Barona Gift Exchange / Thieving Secret Santa / Selfish Santa / Nasty Christmas / Dirty Santa / Scrooge's Christmas / Rob Your Neighbor / Thieving Elves / Chinese Gift Exchange?

Last Answer : A blanket, A calendar, lottery ticket (sucks when someone wins and doesn’t share though – LOL!) puzzle, DVD and popcorn, candle, gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin’s. I love Yankee Swaps! They are a lot of fun and I got a really nice blanket last year, fleece with color snowflakes on it. Have fun.

How many times have you been acting Santa ********* and what are your techniques for success?

Description : How many times have you been acting Santa Christmas and what are your techniques for success?

Last Answer : 10–15 beers and you will be the jolliest Santa ever. This secret technique also makes you a great Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Great Pumpkin or whatever else you are in a situation to portray.

When did you first find out Santa wasn't real?

Description : When did you first find out Santa wasn't real?

Last Answer : answer:My mom is a real believer in the spirit of x-mas , so while I kind of knew it was her and the rest of my family leaving all those gifts under the tree, it wasn't until I was in ... guide me to them when I was stumped. Also, the Cadbury Creme Egg commercials really creeped me the hell out.

Parents: ********* time was better for you as a child or as a parent?

Description : Parents: Christmas time was better for you as a child or as a parent?

Last Answer : answer:The excitement and joy I see in my daughters eyes at Christmas outweighs any of the presents I received when I was their age. Even watching them decorate the tree puts a big smile on my face.

Parents: What creative solutions have you come up with or used for years when money was very tight around *********?

Description : Parents: What creative solutions have you come up with or used for years when money was very tight around Christmas?

Last Answer : How old are the kids? My mom one year when I was around seven pretty much said “We are broke, you get one gift this year.” I still manage to find it in my heart to love her.

Parents: How do you work out ********* gift giving with your kids?

Description : Parents: How do you work out Christmas gift giving with your kids?

Last Answer : We only celebrate New Year’s and the kids get gifts that night, wrapped.

What is a good **** to take over to meet the boyfriends parents on *********?

Description : What is a good wine to take over to meet the boyfriends parents on Christmas?

Last Answer : For $50 you should be able to get a top of the line Oregon Pinot Noir or California Zinfandel. Can’t give you specifics but we do love Adelsheim Pinots from Oregon SRM

I have trouble dealing with my uber-religious parents, advice please?

Description : I have trouble dealing with my uber-religious parents, advice please?

Last Answer : Can you write her a letter about how you feel? Letters are sometimes better than trying to verbalize what you need to say, because the recipient has to hear you out without interrupting you. Also, you could ... let him take it up with her. At the very least, perhaps he could help tone her down?

I need to get a gift for my girlfriend's parents. Ideas?

Description : I need to get a gift for my girlfriend's parents. Ideas?

Last Answer : answer:Picture frame. You could buy it or make it yourself (or go halfway—painting and decorating a purchased wooden frame), then insert a nice photograph of their daughter. It has a personal touch and parents love to see good pictures of their children.

Why are parents more protective of their older children, but they give the youngest child more freedom?

Description : Why are parents more protective of their older children, but they give the youngest child more freedom?

Last Answer : The more kids you have the less time you have to supervise every moment of each child's time. It happened with me. I was so careful about what my baby ate, etc. By the third kid, as long ... 5 children 9 and under, it was more about survival than anything else. Literally. And that lasted for years.

Parents: Have you ever gotten into a fight or argument with one of your children's friend's or classmate's parents, and if so, what was the resolution?

Description : Parents: Have you ever gotten into a fight or argument with one of your children's friend's or classmate's parents, and if so, what was the resolution?

Last Answer : Yeah, but that was only because I “accidentally” tripped little johnny during my son’s annual sports day race at school. The little shit, I mean kid, was cheating anyway, he clearly made a false start & I was simply making things fair.

How should i deal with over protective parents?

Description : How should i deal with over protective parents?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to the collective, hellothere1. A little more detail would be helpful here in formulating an answer that will really be useful to you. For example, how old are you? You said feel ... or did something happen that makes them feel like they cannot trust you? that was not quite clear.

Have you ever given someone a gift only to find out later that it made their worst gift list? If so, what did you give?

Description : Have you ever given someone a gift only to find out later that it made their worst gift list? If so, what did you give?

Last Answer : I don’t know about worst gift ever for someone. You’d prebably have to quiz the recipients. I sometimes think I give gifts that are too practical.

How much influence do parents have in developing their children's attitudes and beliefs, especially in the first 20 years, and at what point do we begin to hold the child responsible for those traits as an adult?

Description : How much influence do parents have in developing their children's attitudes and beliefs, especially in the first 20 years, and at what point do we begin to hold the child responsible for those traits as an adult?

Last Answer : You need to quit making everything you say, judgement of others. This question is flame bait.

Are parents responsible for their children's actions and to what extent should they be responsible? (See details)

Description : Are parents responsible for their children's actions and to what extent should they be responsible? (See details)

Last Answer : answer:I do think parents are responsible for their children. I think we teach them correct principles and then they govern themselves. At what age is a good question because many mature differently. I ... their own. I think some mature sooner than others and should out grow the acting out phase.

Are there (good) parents who actually deny or limit their children's holiday/birthday presents for bad behavior?

Description : Are there (good) parents who actually deny or limit their children's holiday/birthday presents for bad behavior?

Last Answer : My parents did. We lost one present each time we needed to be punished. Only presents this didn’t seem to apply to was socks and underware.

Are parents to be credited &/or blamed for their adult children's general behavior?

Description : Are parents to be credited &/or blamed for their adult children's general behavior?

Last Answer : My psychology textbook says yes.

To what extent are parents responsible for their children's behavior?

Description : To what extent are parents responsible for their children's behavior?

Last Answer : In my part of the world, children (regardless of age) reflect upon their parents. So I suppose the answer is to every extent.

Should parents be punished for their grown children's actions?

Description : Should parents be punished for their grown children's actions?

Last Answer : slippery slope….

Is it legal for parents to put cell phone tracking devices in their children's phones?

Description : Is it legal for parents to put cell phone tracking devices in their children's phones?

Last Answer : Yes it legal for parents to put tracking devices on their children's phones. Check your local area but most areas this is perfectly acceptable.

What, if anything, do you think would be an appropriate punishment for a 2nd grade teacher who told the kids that there is no Santa, and that the gifts come from their parents?

Description : What, if anything, do you think would be an appropriate punishment for a 2nd grade teacher who told the kids that there is no Santa, and that the gifts come from their parents?

Last Answer : Why do we, as a society, lie to kids about this Santa guy anyways?