The case for debunking the Santa legend typically centers around the belief that it’s wrong to lie to children, even about something as positive as the magic of Christmas.
Sadly, no definitive answer has emerged to the big question: Are we harming our kids by lying to them about Santa? Advocates for telling the truth say kids’ trust in their parents can be irrevocably damaged when they inevitably realize they’ve been misled. There is also criticism concerning the lessons that belief in Santa teaches, like the idea that good behavior is only worthwhile if there’s a reward.
A number of experts argue that there can also be a middle ground, in which parents emphasize the magic of Santa but avoid perpetuating the idea that he’s an actual person living in the North Pole. Some say the best strategy is for kids to take the lead and for adults to serve as guides as their concept of Santa evolves over the years until they eventually come to the truth themselves.
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