But I need help with this predicament: This year we are sponsering an area family for Christmas through the United Way. We simply purchase gifts for the children of one registered family based on information we have about them so that their parent(s) can provide them with a real Christmas. When I described this project to the kids, they were excited (mainly Paige because the family has 2 young girls, plus she has a deeper understanding of need vs. want). However, both kids asked why wouldn't Santa visit them just because they are poor? Using basic logic in a child's eyes, Santa should visit them all the more! I said that it is possible that they don't have a home and, therefore, Santa may not know about them or at the very least know where to bring their presents. I'm looking for other explanations, as I'm sure when we venture out to shop for them there will be more questions.
Kenny’s 15 and Luke’s 12 year stats
6 years ago
7 comments:
Hmmm. We do the "Adopt a Family" thing here, but so far Norah hasn't questioned why Santa doesn't bring them anything.
At our house the girls know they each get one present from Santa. Otherwise, they know the gifts are from us or each other. Maybe you could go with something like that. Santa MIGHT bring them something, but their mommy/daddy can't afford to buy anything else and they can't afford to buy each other things.
Good luck!
I like your answer a lot. Maybe you could talk about how they get a few presents from Santa but then also get ones from grandparents and aunts/uncles. Maybe you could be buying the ones their family members can't afford??? You label gifts some from Santa and some from "mom and dad" right?? So these gifts are the ones from their "mom and dad"??
I agree with both of the other replies. You can tell them that of course Santa will stop at their house and leave each of them something, but their mommy and daddy aren't able to get anything for them and that is why you are helping, so that they all have as merry a Christmas as those of us who are more fortunate. You are helping mommy and daddy, not Santa.
I think you should tell them about Santa, and also have the "birds and the bees" talk with them while you're at it to save time later ;)
i am so not looking forward to when the santa questions are asked. i like the "santa will come to their house but we want them to celebrate with their family too since there mom and dad can't afford presents, just like we do" answer.
I am SO not looking forward to this. I love your response. I remember in first grade when i was told santa wasn't real & i asked my mom, and she gave me an honest answer. I was devestated! =( Hold on to that innocence as long as you can!
Logan had the SAME question! Brian told him that Santa might be bringing them food instead of toys because he knows that they need that even more. We are helping them have a merry Christmas by helping buy the "fun stuff"
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