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« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2010, 09:07:33 PM » |
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Keith - just tell them Father Christmas is a Watford fan and Jake will (hopefully) want nothing to do with him anyway.
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« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2010, 09:09:37 PM » |
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This is apparently the most reprinted editorial in the English speaking press http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/ |
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« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2010, 09:39:21 PM » |
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Most men have 3 stages in life:
1. you believe in Santa
2. you ARE Santa
3. you look like Santa
I am in stage 2 and I love it!
As for the question, lie to them as long as you can. they will spend the rest of their lives hearing lies so give them the practice.
Also, you can choose to believe as long as you like, it's just what you believe that changes.
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« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2010, 09:56:14 PM » |
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My 'friend' decided she would never lie to her children so she explained to them right from the start that Santa was imaginary. Admitedly thay are well adjusted kids but they have lost such a fun part of childhood, it's way to quick before we have to grow up and deal with truth all day.
She is no longer a friend by the way - I am thinking of stating a facebook page saying ~~~~ ~~~~~~ is a biatch.
Keith - let him find out from friends - it happens so naturally and its much better that way imo.
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« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2010, 11:10:52 PM » |
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Quick delete this please if Girgy reads it you will upset him
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« Reply #20 on: December 11, 2010, 12:19:42 AM » |
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Most men have 3 stages in life:
1. you believe in Santa
2. you ARE Santa
3. you look like Santa
I am in stage 2 and I love it!
As for the question, lie to them as long as you can. they will spend the rest of their lives hearing lies so give them the practice.
Also, you can choose to believe as long as you like, it's just what you believe that changes.
I went from stage 2-3 in about 2 years once my kids came along. In fact I was chosen to be santa at my kids school christmas fair. Think they couldn't afford any padding. I'd just let them find out for themselves. My 7/8 year old boys have pretty much sussed it. Trying to convince them he does exist for this year, and if they're naughty he won't bring them anything, but they're on to the blackmail. Trying to convince them God doesn't exist, on the other hand, is a f,,king nightmare. And God doesn't even bring them presents. Bloody R.E. teachers. I'd cheerfully shoot the lot of them into space. Sorry, rant over  . Tell them Father Christmas won't be coming any more because God killed him.  On thinking about it, that'll make them more likely to believe in God.  |
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"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." - Douglas Adams
The secret to a happy life - "Never pass up a chance to have sex or appear on television." - Gore Vidal
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« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2010, 08:37:57 AM » |
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my kids are 7-10-11 and they all believe in Mr Claus i would not have it any other way
i think eldest might of sussed being in "big school"
but she still plays along
hell i still got a card from "Santa" whilst i was in the army .....he even found me in germany ...wow
don't ever tell them let them make there own mind up its all part of life
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« Reply #22 on: December 11, 2010, 04:04:51 PM » |
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My Mum one January asked me out of the blue if I believed in Father Christmas. I said yes I did and she said okay.......curious I asked her why did she want to know??? She said because she had seen a ZX Spectrum plus in the January Sales and was going to get it but if I believed in Father Christmas then he would have to get it for the year after. I swiftly told her I had known all along that he didn't exist and could I get it now. It was the first of many times that I would abandon my beliefs for monetary gain sadly.....
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« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2010, 04:45:16 PM » |
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My Mum one January asked me out of the blue if I believed in Father Christmas. I said yes I did and she said okay.......curious I asked her why did she want to know??? She said because she had seen a ZX Spectrum plus in the January Sales and was going to get it but if I believed in Father Christmas then he would have to get it for the year after. I swiftly told her I had known all along that he didn't exist and could I get it now. It was the first of many times that I would abandon my beliefs for monetary gain sadly.....
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« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2010, 09:45:57 AM » |
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My Mum one January asked me out of the blue if I believed in Father Christmas. I said yes I did and she said okay.......curious I asked her why did she want to know??? She said because she had seen a ZX Spectrum plus in the January Sales and was going to get it but if I believed in Father Christmas then he would have to get it for the year after. I swiftly told her I had known all along that he didn't exist and could I get it now. It was the first of many times that I would abandon my beliefs for monetary gain sadly.....
lol to the zx spectrum i had a rubber keyed model which was 16k and had a booster pack that plugged in the back 32 to make me the same as me mates...48k lol until this pc i am typing on now was last computer i had ...omg ...lol |
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« Reply #25 on: December 12, 2010, 11:41:48 AM » |
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my kids are 7-10-11 and they all believe in Mr Claus i would not have it any other way
i think eldest might of sussed being in "big school"
but she still plays along
hell i still got a card from "Santa" whilst i was in the army .....he even found me in germany ...wow
don't ever tell them let them make there own mind up its all part of life
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« Reply #26 on: December 12, 2010, 02:19:36 PM » |
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I remember running an experiment at a young age. A tooth had come out and I wasn't entirely convinced that the tooth fairy was real. So I put it under my pillow and didn't tell my parents. No 50p the next day  I then told my parents a tooth had come out and got told to put it under the pillow. 50p the next day. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. |
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« Reply #27 on: December 12, 2010, 03:28:00 PM » |
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I remember running an experiment at a young age. A tooth had come out and I wasn't entirely convinced that the tooth fairy was real. So I put it under my pillow and didn't tell my parents. No 50p the next day I then told my parents a tooth had come out and got told to put it under the pillow. 50p the next day. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. You have to lose the tooth AND be good. I thought everyone knew that! |
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« Reply #28 on: December 12, 2010, 11:30:56 PM » |
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These last few weeks, whenever Molly (3) is refusing to comply with an instruction I get Mummy to pass me the phone and I announce that Daddy is going to call Santa.
Instant obedience along with desperate pleads not to call Santa is the result.
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For super fun to exist, well defined parameters must exist for the super fun to exist within.
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« Reply #29 on: December 12, 2010, 11:39:51 PM » |
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These last few weeks, whenever Molly (3) is refusing to comply with an instruction I get Mummy to pass me the phone and I announce that Daddy is going to call Santa.
Instant obedience along with desperate pleads not to call Santa is the result.
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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