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Blonde,
Thank you for being inspired. The Santa thing started off as a secondary metaphor, but after some of the comments and thoughts that they inspired, the metaphor kind of took over as more of the point. Thank you for your comments. They are always interesting.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on July 29, 2006 at 5:23 AM
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Jack
It seems like this blog has more than just me thinking of the Santa Claus theory. I got more out of it than just you Santa comment, but it really took me back to my childhood...I had to write about it today.
I dedicate today's blog to you! Thanks for inspiring me Jack!
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on July 29, 2006 at 5:06 AM
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Pat,
I reread you comment and thought about the Santa concept that you taught your kids. That really is a pleasant way to think about it, even into adulthood. It actually adds some social value to the concept of Santa.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on July 19, 2006 at 3:14 AM
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Pat,
I agree with your thoughts on that. I know that when I was real young Santa was suggested, but not really taught. My parents just let us believe it because it just seems to happen that way at that age because of social contact. They let us go on with it until we were old enough to see through it on our own. I think your way is just as good. The main thing that seems to be important is that you not attempt to extend the Santa concept beyond the age where it loses credibility in the maturation process. To try to go beyond that point, I think, is destructive to a child's trust of adults. That trust is a very fragile thing, and is much more important than Santa.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on July 19, 2006 at 2:59 AM
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Mademoiselle,
I really should tell you not to do that, but I can't. I know how fun it can be. Another thing I like to do is start some phoney story and keep stretching it farther and farther to see how much a person will believe. Sometimes it amazes me. It gets to the point where I'm thinking does this guy really believe me, or is he just too polite to say he thinks I'm full of crap?
If you ever get essay assignments for a class, think about what the instructor would like to hear. Defend that position in a very structured, logical way, and you are almost guaranteed an A and many kudos, no matter what you really think.
I shouldn't do things like that. It kind of wrecks my faith in humanity. 
posted by
Jack_Flash
on July 19, 2006 at 2:44 AM
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Folks said I was mean because I told my kids
early on that Santa Claus was just a Christmas myth, a story to make the season more fun. They knew, when they sat on Santa's knee at age 4, that jolly old elf wasn't going to shimmy down the chimney. And I think they still like the story, the spirit of the holiday... Also, they were never fooled about the Easter Bunny.
I told my critics that I thought it was worst to lie to your kids about a mythical character who didn't really exist, and that my point in talking to them was so they'd know they could trust what I told them. BTW, I did tell them that lots of kids really believed in Santa and wanted to believe, and it would be wrong to tell them it was all a big fake.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 18, 2006 at 7:41 AM
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Makes sense to me ...
I mean, I certainly don't care what anyone else thinks.
My boyfriend, on the other hand, is one of those people who isn't satisfied unless everyone sees the world his way. So, for fun, sometimes I'll just argue with every single thing he says. Even stuff I agree with.
"3/4 asleep."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 18, 2006 at 5:28 AM
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