How old were you when you learned that Santa Claus wasn’t real? (lemmy.world)

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Follow-up: For those with children, do you continue the ruse with your own children, or simply tell them it’s you who gives the gifts? Why or why not?

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[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

If that’s enough to cause them trauma, I kind of feel sorry for any kid with that thin of skin.

[-] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Being lied to by your protector and guardian is enough to traumatize anyone at that age. You shouldn't be shaming the people who get hurt by it, you should be shaming the people that do it.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I've never met anyone who could honestly say they were traumatized by finding out Santa wasn't real. I'm 50+ years old.

Unhappy? Yeah.

Sad.. Yeah

Traumatized? No

[-] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Many people don't "say" they're traumatized, or even know it. The fact that you've never experienced it doesn't mean it isn't happening.

Have a day. 👋

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