Santa through the eyes of a teen
My daughter, who I call Bear, is 15 years old and, I’m sure, does not believe in Santa anymore. However, she is not going to admit that to Mom.
You see, when her dad and I were married, we decided to prove that, because there really was a Santa, we had to give her gifts from us, as well as from Santa.(My parents’ tradition of just giving us Santa gifts and the heck with “proof” was outvoted by the now-ex. (Of course it was, because it was the cheaper way to go, but let’s not get into that particular argument.))
SO, keeping that in mind, Bear, who's no fool, figures she’ll get more gifts if she “doesn’t know” that Santa doesn’t really exist. Sure, ‘cause Mom’s made of money, a rumor I apparently failed to dispel. In addition, her birthday is three days after Christmas. Does this girl know how to clean up or what? Usually, she’s gotten everything she’s asked for. It’s just wrapped in three different kinds of paper: two Christmas and one birthday.
However, as her wish list is getting more expensive every year (tickets to “Mamma Mia” at the Colonial Theatre, for instance), Mom’s going to have to downsize what she’s getting and who it’s coming from. Looks like I’m going to have to have the “Santa talk” with her after all. I’m sure she’ll take the news just fine. Don’t forget, the Easter Bunny comes in just 4 months.
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Santa through the eyes of a teen
Because my husband was the only one employed I always taught my children that we had to pay Santa for the toys he delivered. This was a tradition my mother and father practiced during my childhood. I wanted my children to know that we would love to give them the sun, moon and stars at Christmas time but it was not financially possible. The children were able to believe in Santa without waking up with a broken heart because they did not get the amount of toys they requested.
As they became teenagers we talked about the expense of the gift being the determining factor of the amount of gifts they would receive. We still provided stocking stuffers and other Christmas related goodies.
I believe that you should be honest with your daughter. Partner with her and create a Christmas tradition that will foster the true meaning of giving.
This year I purchased a small gift for a guy in our church who did not have any family in the area (state). I wanted him to know that someone was thinking of him.
Why are you so bothered with
Why are you so bothered with nonexistent problem? Your “child” is 15 and it’s high time for her know that Santa doesn’t exist. I suppose it’ll be better for her to know this from you,...[comment edited by Admin]