Somewhere along the way, parenting culture decided there’s a deadline for ruining Santa.
That by a certain age you have to sit your kid down, clear your throat, and announce that magic is fake, joy is temporary, and capitalism won. Or worse—some parents skip the whole thing entirely because they don’t want to “lie” to their kids.
Yeah. This episode is not for those parents.
In this episode of Holy Shit, We’re Parents, we talk about:
- Why kids are fully capable of figuring out Santa on their own
- Why forcing “the truth” is often more about adult discomfort than kids’ needs
- The difference between imagination, play, and deception
- And why letting your kids experience wonder for as long as possible isn’t harmful—it’s human
If you’re a “we never did Santa and never will” parent, or a “by age 7 they need to know” parent, you’re probably not going to love this episode.
But if you believe childhood magic doesn’t need a deadline, this one’s for you.