Posted on 12/19/2009 9:12:00 PM PST by joesbucks
Found this on a web site I frequent.
As a former teacher, I can tell you there are plenty of “no-win” situations out there. This is but another example. I don’t know how the elementary and secondary teachers do it.
1. Refuse to answer the question. Which invites more questions.
2. Tell a lie (Santa is real) and then have to explain all the other lies that go along with it.
3. Tell the truth and risk the certain wrath of parents.
4. Tell the students that they need to get back to the lesson plan and stop trying to sidetrack.
No harm, no foul!
It’s not a job I could do.
I admire those who can put up with the rules that are forced on teachers nowadays.
I wonder, what purpose did the teacher serve by telling the class that Santa doesn’t exist?
In our family, I’ve never once lied to my children. I’ve always told them the truth: SANTA EXISTS.
Whenever they’ve asked, “Is Santa real?” I’ve answered, “You get presents under the tree, right? So, Santa is real.”
Whenever they’ve asked questions such as, “Well, how does he get around the world in one night?” I’ve answered, “Well, legend says...,” or, “The story goes...”
So, I’m not lying. ;-) I’m just telling the story. And I have a sixth grader who still believes (though he has his doubts).
When my older son finally cornered me once and said, “So, you’ve been tricking us all this time.” I answered, “It’s not a trick. It’s true. It’s just like receiving a gift from someone anonymous. Only, instead of signing it ‘Anonymous’, the person signs it ‘Santa’. So, Santa does exist. A person is playing Santa.”
If my child told me his teacher told him Santa doesn’t exist, I’d probably handle it with the same circular logic: “Well, sure he does. You get presents under the tree, don’t you? The story goes...” ;-)
(Before someone flames me, YES, I always remind my children the true meaning of Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ.)
Thanks. And let’s go Penguins.(not looking forward to the Steeler game)
Or as I suggested in post #61, skillfully change the subject!
;^)
If they don’t know in Sixth Grade, perhaps the kids are a bit too sheltered. It is time...almost a teenager. Besides, it is actually wonderful when the kids know the parents give the presents. It allow the parents to say “Ok, now that you know, we really watch for your behavior and your gifts will be given depending on how good or bad you are”...it is very effective.
You could also tell them that Santa Claus is a modern version of St Nicholas, who as a Bishop was imbued with the Holy Spirit, and that those acting in the personna of Santa today are carrying forth that same Spirit.
(Hey - it worked for my kids - right after they found out that the “Santa” they saw every year at the American Legion, the Fire Station, the VA Hospital and several other venues was *me*.)
OK you ate up my post.Why?
For the record this is what I posted.
Wexford Carol — Traditional Irish Christmas Hymn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1NQRklP5Ug
Another great win tonight against the Sabres.
A 2-1 shootout victory!
Steelers are better served losing out and using their improved draft picks to get better secondary.
Ike Taylor has been undressed by every above average wide receiver in the NFL this year, and without Troy, they are finished for this year.
A great team, coach ownership (even if Rooney is a lib s#!@head). They’ll be back next year!
GO PENS !!!
LOL. That's a wonderful suggestion. I've been meaning to tie it all into the story of St. Nicholas, but I never went into the story in depth. I'll have to do that this year.
I mean if you have an all out believer who wants to sit on Santa's lap and thinks that's Santa - yeah - that's a bit much, but...
my son is in 5th grade and I know lots of kids of all ages.
They are all different.
I have never told my son straight up that Santa isn't real.
A couple of years ago he saw a lot of talk on TV, watching grown-up shows, about the Santa charade. He told me he knew Santa was not real because he saw (Everybody Loves)Raymond say it. I just said “Well we'll see if he brings any presents or not.”
I hide the presents and put them under the tree for a morning surprise each year.
He still says stuff like “Mom - Santa isn't real is he?”
It's like he's not all the way there yet - wanting to give up the thought of Santa - even though he knows that logically Santa is an impossibility.
I don't have the heart to tell him definitively. I just leave it very vague. And I'm sneaking all the presents around this year too - it seems like part of the fun.
When I was a kid I think I always knew - but I never even asked my parents about it. I just let it all happen. It was good.
I think this teacher should have done what the FReeper teacher commenting upthread did - say something like “well I hope he stops by my house this year” - then a quick redirect.
No harm done that way.
You replied to my post.For a sec I thought you were joining in on the fun. Pittsburgh has a suburb called Wexford...so Wexford Carol might be you...Oh well, up too late. I listened to some of it and it was nice. Not a huge fan of Irish music, but plenty of Irish blood in me.
It is getting late...or is it early...? 3:34 AM
good nite..........................
Your kinda a boring too.Night.
You spelled Francis wrong!
Just kidding, well, really you did.
LOL Please forgive me.
My next door neighbors are outraged. A local high school teacher not only told their 16 year old son there wasn’t any Santa Claus, but she had sex with him right after, as well.
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