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Santa Claus and Being Authentic

December 25, 2009 by Marvin Marshall  
Filed under Parenting

There is an increasing tendency for misguided parents to be “authentic” by informing their children that Santa Claus does not exist.

Make believe and pretending are integral parts of childhood.

Reflect: Has the tooth fairy, the elves on St. Patrick’s day, or Santa Claus ever hurt anyone?

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.


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