School tells kids there is no Santa

[GreyhoundGirl]

I think it's downright mean. It's improper for someone to tell someone their belifes aren't real. So why can we tell kids that their beliefes aren't real. That's outrageous!

Gosh, Santa doesn't exist, God doesn't exist, the moon landing was a fake... Is ANY thing real in this world anymore?

So true.

[Flatcoatluver]

That is way to sad. That is one of the most exciting things about Christmas for kids. I remember when I was younger that was one of the most exciting thing about Christmas, I remember trying to stay awake as long as I could just to get a peek at him.

[CatLuvrs]

I have a 6 year old daughter and if that was her school.....I would be FURIOUS with them! That is SOOO uncalled for!

[GreyhoundGirl]

That is way to sad. That is one of the most exciting things about Christmas for kids. I remember when I was younger that was one of the most exciting thing about Christmas, I remember trying to stay awake as long as I could just to get a peek at him.

LOL, me too. I remember complaining that it was the only day of the year I could stay up. Wierd how that works... I mean, I'm not tired any night but that night I could never get to sleep.

[cyber-sibes]

Ho-Ho-Ho! I know a whole bunch of educators who are gonna get a lump of coal in their stockings!

[theterrierman]

Wow....every day I think people cannot get any stupider. Every day I am proven horribly wrong. I'm in a Gr.9-12 high school, and the teachers still mention Santa like he's real just for the benefit of the special needs kids. I can't believe someone could be so dumb as to tell 9 and 10-year olds that there was no Santa, especially this close to Christmas.

[sparks19]

this board amazes me everyday I am a member of another dog forum and the response to this article was the complete opposite of the response here. On the other forum there is nothing but "well believing in Santa is misleading. How do parents explain to poor kids why they don't get as much as someone else?"

I love this forum. the point is not whether believing in Santa is right or wrong (which I can't see the harm in imagination) The point it that it is NOT a teachers place to tell kids if it is or isn't real. That is the PARENT'S job. just like the parent is responsible for teaching their kids that it is not how much you get.... it's the thought that counts.

I fear that soon kids will not be allowed to use their imaginations at all.

[TamanduaGirl]

Wow Santa used to come to our school and hand out oranges. We all knew it was Al from the local store in our tinny tinny town but it was fun. Then one day was set aside each year santa would come around on his tractor and hand out pop cycles, yes pop cycles to all the kids waiting at the side of the road. It was always cold enough, snow on the ground usually, they didn't melt

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I was 9 when my brother (who was 12) spilled the beans about Santa. I was shocked!!! My mother was so mad at him. She wanted me to stay innocent a little longer. He was embarrassed that I still believed. We went to the same school and his friends teased him. (The Jr. High and grade school were in the same building way back then) That was one of the only times I remember Mom being mad at him!

Part of the magic of Christmas (other than Jesus birthday) is watching the wonder in kids eyes. I love seeing little kids watch the lights and things when it's all new to them. I supposed that offends someone too.