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Old 12-18-2006, 02:24 PM
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...considered lying to your kids??
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Yes.
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Wait, what? How is that lying?...
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There is no Santa...? =(
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Originally Posted by magician,Dec 18 2006, 03:44 PM
Yes.
Is omission of truth the same as speaking falsely?
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They are kids dammit. Let them dream until they find out on their own.
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Originally Posted by Zangerzone,Dec 18 2006, 07:18 PM
They are kids dammit. Let them dream until they find out on their own.
I think all kids should experience the whole santa thing
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Yeah, that troubles me too, but I guess it does no harm in the end. I just read "Letter to a Christian nation", so you can guess how I feel about imaginary friends in general.
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The retail industry agrees... it's OK to lie to your kids about Santa!
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Originally Posted by 8D_In_Trunk,Dec 18 2006, 04:53 PM
Is omission of truth the same as speaking falsely?
what about parents that tell their kids, "if you don't behave, santa won't bring you any presents this year"?? that can't be considered omission of truth.


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