Should Parents Tell Their Children Santa Is Real?
Parenting and Santa expert Dr. Roland Trujillo says some parents are still pretending that Santa Claus brings toys, but there are also valid reasons to consider not telling kids that Santa is real. Dr. Trujillo discussed whether parents should tell their children Santa is real during a radio broadcast which aired on KCAA Radio in Riverside, CA. Roland Trujillo is the author of Santa's Take on Parenting , a parent education book published just in time for Christmas. "I love Santa Claus," says Dr. Trujillo, "and I've just published a Santa story for parents. Nevertheless, I sympathize with parents who have chosen not to do the Santa thing. You can love what Santa stands for without having to say that he is real." "Basically I have no problem with parents having Santa bring toys, as long as they feel comfortable with it. On the other hand, I don't disagree with parents who choose not to tell their kids Santa is real." Dr. ...