Teacher defends "Santa" remarks (Full, unedited statement)

Lebanon Daily News ^ | 12/23/05 | Theresa R. Farrisi

[trussell]

That's wonderful. I hope that when my daughter discovers the truth, she will not ruin the magic for her little brother. And I hope she is as amazed as your son.

[M-cubed]

No public school teacher should be required to teach a belief, or custom, or religion that he or she believes to be false,"<<< Good point!...If they believe that strongly, they should do the honorable thing and quit before involving themselves!!...

[toddlintown]

What about Hanukkah Harry?

[luckystarmom]

That has to be the funniest post on this thread.

[luckystarmom]

My 9 year old twin daughters were sick and on ventilators in the hospital during their first Christmas. One almost died on Christmas Eve, and the other on New Year's Eve. Santa didn't come to our house until they were both home from the hospital, January 25.

I think we almost go overboard on Christmas now because my husband and I remember what real presents we have, their lives.

I'll say a prayer for your brother-in-law and his family. I'm very sorry for their loss.

[SauronOfMordor]

Anyone who trusts a reporter is a fool.

Reporters are in the business of getting printed. The stories which get printed are the stories that generate controversy. A reporter will do what he needs to do in order to generate such controversy

A well-placed source might have promises to him kept -- not out of honor, but to keep him as a source. A one-shot source is different, and may be burned with impunity. Speaking as somebody who has dealt with reporters

[luckystarmom]

On Christmas Eve, I read two things to my kids. I tell read about the birth of Jesus, and then I read for fun "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The funny thing is that I usually read about the birth of Jesus from a kids' Bible story book. I started reading it this year, and my 9 year old daughter asked me if I could read it from the real Bible. She told me they weren't little kids, and she wanted the real Bible story.

(She seems like she still really believes in Santa, and I'm shocked. She and her twin sister kept close watch of the Norad website to make sure they were in bed before before Santa got here.)

[M-cubed]

She has two degrees in music, not elementary ed. She is hoping to find a job in a conservative, Bible-believing Christian school<<<<...LMAO!!...She is hoping?...HOPING??...I'm 55 years old and hoping to be Drafted by the Boston Red Sox ...haven't tried out yet...but I'm still hoping....( if it doesn't happen soon..I may change my major...errr hope to PRESIDENT OF THE US!

[hoosierham]

Most adult Democrats believe the government IS Santa Claus!

And they expect presents without regard to being naughty or nice.

I think the socialists hate the very idea that goodness should be rewarded more than naughtiness.

[kalee]

Amen


Kalee, Anglican, Republican and Virginian :)

[Howlin]

No one has mentioned that we PARENTS love playing Santa Claus!

I've still got a 27 and 24 year old niece and nephew who EXPECT "Santa Claus" presents wrapped in tissue paper with their stockings laid over their "pile!"

[Howlin]

"The teacher is a Christian, conservative republican".

I'd still like to know how that particular poster knows that.

[Xenalyte]

No public school teacher should be required to teach a belief, or custom, or religion that he or she believes to be false,

Guess that's why you're not a real teacher, toots.

[omni-scientist]

I gave the children quick historical background about the Santa Claus myth-- its evolution from the historic Nickolaus, Bishop of Myrna in Asia Minor, who died in 343 A.D., to its amalgamation with ancient Western pagan traditions of German, Scandinavian and Dutch origins, to the current manifestation in the secular Christmas culture of today.

Upon this tirade the children were nestled asleep at their desks, while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.

[purpleland]

We always get presents from Santa, Bless him.

[sageb1]

"Maybe it is about standing up for what she believes to be true, in the face of unpopular opinion."

How brave she is using six-year olds to make her point. This teacher is only one of many like her in this new age of narcissism. Increasingly, we are subjected to the haughtiness of pathetic individuals who have not been raised in an atmosphere which teaches manners, grace, respect, timing. Of individuals who so crave attention for themselves and their own ideas that they do not care who they hurt or run over in the process.

I pity her and all those who think like her.

[purpleland]

"Don't we?"

Don't include me...

[M-cubed]

The amount of "I's" and "Me's" in her statement showed her own narcissistic temperament.<<...Reminds me of the statement...So heavenly bound..No earthly good!

[ladyjane]

Mineral Man - you were much more advanced than I was. You must have been precocious. We were really gullible kids at my school. We thought there was something fishy about the tooth fairy but Santa endured until at least the 3rd or 4th grade.

[Northern Yankee]

I am guessing that she won't be teaching anytime soon.