musicianmom Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Dd6 and I attended a theater performance that included lots of Santa talk. (Her favorite book at age 2 was about St. Nicholas, so she's never been into the modern Santa legend.) At bedtime, she asked me, "Weren't those big boys in the show too old to believe in Santa?" I told her that the teens in the show didn't really believe, but they wanted to encourage the younger children in the audience to believe. Dd's response: "Well, that doesn't seem fair. It's like they're playing a trick." I told her yes, that's why I had never told her Santa was real. So yeah, she would be one of those bitter kids. Good thing I followed my gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 It's fun to believe in Santa. My children believe in Santa. Or maybe they don't. They have seen the presents in the closet, etc. I believed in Santa as a child. When I found out there wasn't really a Santa at an early age, Christmas night was no longer as exciting as it was before. I'm glad your confident in the decision you made with your own DD though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I'm glad it worked out for you; mothers truly do know best in this situation. A warm nurturing magical childhood can be had with or without magical beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Good thing I followed my gut. Never underestimate the power of the gut. :lol: It's always nice to get affirmation, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 A warm nurturing magical childhood can be had with or without magical beliefs. :iagree: This is SUCH an important point...especially considering how worked up people tend to get one way or the other about this Santa business. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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