The concept of Christmas in a child's perspective is incomplete without Santa Claus. Little children send letters to Santa asking for their favorite toys. Children rushing down the stairs, anxiously tearing the gift wrappers, holding and hugging their toys in anticipation, are the immense joys associated with the Christmas eve.
Even though Santa Claus stories bring smiles on children's faces, the reality remains that Santa is not real. According to PopSugar, there is a positive way to let children know the truth about Santa Claus. Parents are always in a fix on what to tell children when they ask about Santa but a letter published in the New York Times several years ago had all the answers.
The letter was written by a mother who faced the same dilemma. Writer Martha Brockenbrough stated that Santa is not a person but a thought to bring happiness to the children. She explained parents actually the ones who prepare gifts for their children and hid it under the Christmas tree to fulfill their desires in the name of Santa Claus.
In her letter (via PopSugar), Brockenbrough also added that believing in Santa actually helps kids to believe in friendship, love and compassion. Believing in Santa Claus could also help children to believe in their capabilities and to have self-confidence.
Brockenbrough also stressed that Santa Claus is more of an inspiration and a guide and it is important to follow the path he leads. She added that Santa is "bigger than any person and his work is powerful." The writer also said Santa "teaches kids to believe" in something that they can neither see nor touch or believe in things they can never hold or measure.
Recently, psychiatrists and researchers claimed that parents lying about Santa Claus could question their credibility in the eyes of their children. SheKnows responded to the claims by stating that Santa's character is not a harm rather a joy in children's lives. Even though they figure out that Santa is a mere myth, they still refuse to believe that it's unreal because of the magic and fantasy related to it.
It also added that children have believed in Santa Claus, fairies and other mythical characters for hundreds of years. These characters have been inspirational to them and fearing children of Santa's oversight and punishment had no effects on them as their naughtiness is pretty evident.
So, how do you tell your kids that Santa Claus is not real? Sound off below and check out Parent Herald for more news and updates.
