Have you told your child the truth about Santa Claus? / myLot

I was never told about Santa Claus, and I grew up in an atmosphere were curiosity and skepticism were encouraged. You never know what trait will develop in a child when they recognize that the whole adult world lied to them for so many years - deliberately. It is a potentially dangerous thing to do as it can lead to dishonest tendencies.

Ethanael

@Ethanael (81)

• United States

9 Dec 06

I wouldn't dare, haha. : P

bhchy1

@bhchy1 (6047)

• United States

19 Oct 06

My older daughter figured it out for herself. My younger one still believes...maybe she always will. It's kind of cool.

remaster74

@remaster74 (4064)

• Greece

9 Dec 06

I think I will never tell him the truth. I don't need to. I think this is not a lie that we tell our children. Is preserving a myth, a tradition. And this is the only way to keep it alive. NOW, WHEN HE WILL GROW UP HE WILL BE ABLE TO REALISE FOR HIMSELF THE "TRUTH".

annettenasser

@annettenasser (2992)

• Kuwait

7 Oct 06

i don't have child yet but my when i'm still young, i caught my parents putting candies and gifts in my socks! oopppsss(its a secret) well its nice to believe in Santa Claus..:-)

@Tanya8 (1733)

• Canada

19 Oct 06

Figuring out that Santa Claus is not real is a rite of passage for many kids. I remember feeling so proud of myself when I figured it out.

Lackingstyle

@Lackingstyle (7509)

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7 Oct 06

I wouldn't break something like that, I see the enjoyment my nephews get from the joy and excitment from Santa, they're happier about that then Christmas. I was never mentaly scarred by it. Nobody told me either, I just naturally came to a conclusion.