Comments on: A tale of innocence betrayed

By: jona

jona — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:00:40 +0000

I heard my second son telling the next down that the Santa who visited her today wasn’t the real thing. Having not even realised he had doubts, I told them all ‘You’ve got to believe to receive’, he shut up quickly…

I’m dreading the day when they all know – only one for sure so far, but it’s a sad thing when the truth comes out (though less tough on the pocket ;o))

By: bornfool

bornfool — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 06:33:30 +0000

I can’t believe the teacher took it upon herself to tell. She shouldn’t have done that, but it sounds like you handled it pretty well. I’m curious to know how the teacher was going to “make it right.”

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:43:42 +0000

That reminds me of when my siblings told me Santa doesn’t exist, just to be mean. I was crushed, but I soon realized that Santa is alive. He lives in our hearts, forever.

By: Mike ( exscientia )

Mike ( exscientia ) — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 04:51:24 +0000

Santa Claus IS alive AND real. He is “the spirit of giving”. Small children just see him differently.

Now, as to why our society has seen fit to draw a line through CHILDHOOD – that is a question too painful to ponder.

By: poopie

poopie — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 04:43:30 +0000

Fantasy is fun. I still believe in Santa

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:37:16 +0000

I’m at the point now where my children will start leaving the house for college in a few years. I’ll be happy for them, but I’ll squeeze a little harder when I give them a hug. This post reminded me of a period ten years ago when they belived in Santa. That was so much fun; I miss those days sometimes.

By: Jamie Dawn

Jamie Dawn — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:18:05 +0000

Innocence lost. I know what you mean about wanting to hang on to this awhile longer. I feel the same way and always have. Kids grow up WAY too fast these days. I am so glad that my kids have been able to stay kids and grow and develop gradually. You as her parent will know when the time is right for various bridges to be crossed. I have found over the years that it hasn’t been very difficult to guide my kids into various degrees of knowledge about a variety of topics as they were ready.

By: Ivy

Ivy — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 07:21:20 +0000

I SO distinctly remember the setting when my daughter turned to me and asked: “Is there really a Santa Claus?” We were in the car, crossing the lake on highway 66. And I turned to her and said, “no, sweetie”. And she said, “why would everyone LIE to me about that?”

By: Penny

Penny — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:13:03 +0000

That’s a tough one. I agree that another adult, especially a teacher, had no right to say that.

Twenty+ years ago, when my daughter started asking if Santa was real, I always said “Well, I believe in him.” And I still do. Because to me, Santa is that symbol of love, compassion and generousity of spirit.

And ya know what? My daughter still believes in him, too.

By: FTS

FTS — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:00:07 +0000

That has to be a tough situation, torn between truth and a child’s fantasy. I wouldn’t have a clue how to handle it.