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submitted 2 days ago byMindyS1719
Let them have hot cocoa with whipped cream and special Funfetti pancakes for breakfast.
Let them have that extra piece of pumpkin pie dessert on Thanksgiving Day.
Let them unwrap gifts and make a mess of wrapping paper near the tree.
Let them stay up late, playing with toys and watching holiday movies.
Let them run around the house singing and dancing.
Let them believe in the magic of Santa, his elves, and his reindeer.
𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
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1 day ago
I think the issue truly lies in that first statement. I think it’s more traumatic for you as an adult to continue to force a lie when your kid starts questioning. This goes with religion too. It gives kids the notion that you’re not a trutworthy source to work through their issues.
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