How do you explain Santa may not bring what they want? (24)
FancyaChat: I asked my son once to write a Christmas list and he appeared with over 30 or so items,,, play station, x box etc etc there was nearly three grand’s worth of stuff and to cut it down to an acceptable level just brought in the I need this because argument from him.
If you cant afford it? How do you explain to a child with no concept of monetary values that Santa has a cold and may be late this year?
And does it guilt trip you!!
If you cant afford it? How do you explain to a child with no concept of monetary values that Santa has a cold and may be late this year?
And does it guilt trip you!!
That sounds really silly..... what's wrong with an apple, an orange and a piece of string?
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nothing at all.
except the length of the string and the size of the apple and orange get bigger year by year.
except the length of the string and the size of the apple and orange get bigger year by year.
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nothing at all.
except the length of the string and the size of the apple and orange get bigger year by year.
except the length of the string and the size of the apple and orange get bigger year by year.
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You could try the Santa Claus know when you've been bad and has downgraded the presents appropriately, but yes it is a nightmare and it's going to get worse when they stop believing in Santa Claus because then they WILL use the guilt trip to get you to spend more than you can afford. And I'm STILL looking for a soft doll with blue eyes, brown hair, pink shoes and a yellow dress with flowers on which my four year old daughter has asked (demanded) Santa Claus bring. 
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Iuchi_Zien
I am sure you will turn over every stone to make it happen,, because if its not right they wont blame santa they will blame you for not telling santa their exact no room for negotiation requirements..
good luck
I am sure you will turn over every stone to make it happen,, because if its not right they wont blame santa they will blame you for not telling santa their exact no room for negotiation requirements..
good luck
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Same situation with me....my son ask for far more than I can provide. I've told him already that Santa doesn't always bring us everything we ask for, but he knows the right things to bring us. I told him that we don't always get what we want....Santa's on a budget too.
I have been printing letters off the internet from Santa to give to my son. It prepares him for what is to come, because Santa states what he will bring in the letters....to a point. I've also done the email thing. I believe that my son has had just as much fun doing that. He is not a hard boy to please. He will be happy with what he gets. The family will also give him money and he can get whatever he wants after Christmas, that he did not get for Christmas.
I have been printing letters off the internet from Santa to give to my son. It prepares him for what is to come, because Santa states what he will bring in the letters....to a point. I've also done the email thing. I believe that my son has had just as much fun doing that. He is not a hard boy to please. He will be happy with what he gets. The family will also give him money and he can get whatever he wants after Christmas, that he did not get for Christmas.------ This thread is Archived ------
I always told my children that Santa brings what he knows Mom would approve of and Mom definatly wouldnt approve of more gifts than one child needs when there are so many children to bring gifts to.
As for the "I need" agruement, I always, and still do say, "No you dont NEED it you WANT it and you dont get everything you want".
As for the "I need" agruement, I always, and still do say, "No you dont NEED it you WANT it and you dont get everything you want".
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woodzchick: Same situation with me....my son ask for far more than I can provide. I've told him already that Santa doesn't always bring us everything we ask for, but he knows the right things to bring us. I told him that we don't always get what we want....Santa's on a budget too. I have been printing letters off the internet from Santa to give to my son. It prepares him for what is to come, because Santa states what he will bring in the letters....to a point. I've also done the email thing. I believe that my son has had just as much fun doing that. He is not a hard boy to please. He will be happy with what he gets. The family will also give him money and he can get whatever he wants after Christmas, that he did not get for Christmas.
You can give your son something more precious than any computer game machine - your love!
A child who knows that he/she is loved at Christmas will be happy.... a child who is given loads of presents but no time or love won't be happy.
It's that simple.
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u can explain that santa is allow to give 1 or 2 present only,u must to tell him that many children want a gift also from him so he couldnt give many to one kids only,as a trick ..
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krisha: u can explain that santa is allow to give 1 or 2 present only,u must to tell him that many children want a gift also from him so he couldnt give many to one kids only,as a trick ..
Why twist yourself up making up lies......... kids are really happy getting a few nice presents - and often get more fun from a present that doesn't cost a huge amount compared to one that does.
A toddler might have more fun playing with the box a present came in than the horrendous plastic electric bunny monster inside that when making weirdo bunny noises scares the crap out of him/her!
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Here's a novel approach.
Tell him that Santa doesn't exist and that you have been spending hard earned money and going into debt to buy him all the gifts he's gotten from the day he was born and with the global economy in the toilet you simply can't afford it this year.
Tell him that Santa doesn't exist and that you have been spending hard earned money and going into debt to buy him all the gifts he's gotten from the day he was born and with the global economy in the toilet you simply can't afford it this year.
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ooby_dooby: Here's a novel approach.
Tell him that Santa doesn't exist and that you have been spending hard earned money and going into debt to buy him all the gifts he's gotten from the day he was born and with the global economy in the toilet you simply can't afford it this year.
Tell him that Santa doesn't exist and that you have been spending hard earned money and going into debt to buy him all the gifts he's gotten from the day he was born and with the global economy in the toilet you simply can't afford it this year.
You mean tell the truth!
That's evil!
You can't bring up children by teaching them the truth - what f'ing planet are you from?
Christmas is for children in my view.... let them have a nice time, but WITHIN REASON.........don't break your heart or get into debt just because you want to give them everything that they want.......... it'll come back and haunt you if you do!
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In response to: A child who knows that he/she is loved at Christmas will be happy.... a child who is given loads of presents but no time or love won't be happy.
It's that simple.
It's that simple.
Very true and well pointed out!
Now go and tell your kid they have everything they will ever need unadulterated love, so they don’t need presents,,,,,,,, lol, very true point but I somehow don’t think their prioritisation of the factors relating to why will allow for this.
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FancyaChat: Very true and well pointed out!
Now go and tell your kid they have everything they will ever need unadulterated love, so they don’t need presents,,,,,,,, lol, very true point but I somehow don’t think their prioritisation of the factors relating to why will allow for this.
Now go and tell your kid they have everything they will ever need unadulterated love, so they don’t need presents,,,,,,,, lol, very true point but I somehow don’t think their prioritisation of the factors relating to why will allow for this.
Let your kids dictate to you and the end of the world is nigh!
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show him jim nastics christmas card 
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RobertC2: Let your kids dictate to you and the end of the world is nigh!
As that dictation only lasts for a few days a year
I think I will take the risk.
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In response to: I asked my son once to write a Christmas list and he appeared with over 30 or so items,,, play station, x box etc etc there was nearly three grand’s worth of stuff and to cut it down to an acceptable level just brought in the I need this because argument from him.
If you cant afford it? How do you explain to a child with no concept of monetary values that Santa has a cold and may be late this year?
And does it guilt trip you!!
If you cant afford it? How do you explain to a child with no concept of monetary values that Santa has a cold and may be late this year?
And does it guilt trip you!!
Just tell them that Santa is on a strict budget this year because of budget cuts.
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okay so here is a start...try telling little tommy the TRUTH... se it is really easy...."Tommy, the truth is Santa is a child molester and an alcoholic who runs a sweatshop at the north pole so we are boycotting him and China
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If you cant afford it? How do you explain to a child with no concept of monetary values that Santa has a cold and may be late this year?
And does it guilt trip you!!