The problem is not that we find out that Santa is not real.
The problem is that we don't recognize that the Santa story is only ONE of the many lies we are taught as children, and we grow into adults believing all the other lies.
Santa should be a learning lesson for kids.
Some people say we should not lie to kids about Santa.
I disagree. I think we should, let them have some fun, and then use that as a learning lesson for them as they grow up and are exposed to all the other lies, teaching them along the way how to sort out truth from lie.
It all starts with Santa Claus.
The problem is not that we find out that Santa is not real.
The problem is that we don't recognize that the Santa story is only ONE of the many lies we are taught as children, and we grow into adults believing all the other lies.
Santa should be a learning lesson for kids.
Some people say we should not lie to kids about Santa.
I disagree. I think we should, let them have some fun, and then use that as a learning lesson for them as they grow up and are exposed to all the other lies, teaching them along the way how to sort out truth from lie.