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the_bob_delusion — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:38:00 GMT

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-project-forced-to-apologise-over-santa-claus-comments-by-kitty-flanagan/story-e6frfmyi-1227151155801

"CHANNEL Ten show The Project has been forced to apologise after a guest inadvertently outed Santa Claus as a fake, prompting hundreds of parents to complain.

There were no doubt countless awkward conversations in living rooms across the country when comedian Kitty Flanagan made the declaration not once, but twice, that Santa doesn’t exist."

Is it OK to lie to kids?

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lloydslights — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:49:12 GMT

Frankly, I believe Kitty is a fake comedian.

DEB

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bushies.girl — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:50:47 GMT

Some families have Santa, some dont ... Each to their own

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bluecat*dancing — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:53:02 GMT

What do you mean, Santa isn't real?

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cherry*135 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:56:03 GMT

My Mother (and her family) didn't believe in the Santa Claus myth. I was never led to believe it.

Didn't do me any harm .. we still got presents Visited Santa in stores and got lollies... you don't have to believe to get the benefits.

edit: We (bros & sister) were told not to tell other kids Santa wasn't real.. and we didn't. At least I didn't, others were older than me so don't know what they got up to).

My eldest child was suss about Santa when she was about 4yo. Didn't see how reindeer could stay up in the sky and how Santa could get around the whole world in one night. She wasn't a believer either.

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cmcoins2000 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:53:54 GMT

@**bob_on_the_go** wrote:
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-project-forced-to-apologise-over-santa-claus-comments-by-kitty-flanagan/story-e6frfmyi-1227151155801

"CHANNEL Ten show The Project has been forced to apologise after a guest inadvertently outed Santa Claus as a fake, prompting hundreds of parents to complain.
There were no doubt countless awkward conversations in living rooms across the country when comedian Kitty Flanagan made the declaration not once, but twice, that Santa doesn’t exist."

Is it OK to lie to kids?

Mine was not very old when in town she noticed one in every store.

Well, there it was - out - she asked - I told her - not that they were as the usual story goes - Santa's helpers.

She was not disappointed & I asked her not to spoil it for any of her friends who still thought the guy real.

She didn't.

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cmcoins2000 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:55:56 GMT

@bluecat*dancing wrote:
What do you mean, Santa isn't real?

It's Ok Puss they don't know what they are talking about.

Don't be sad - he'll arrive.

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bluecat*dancing — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:56:57 GMT

When my youngest was about 8, she broke it to me gently that Santa wasn't real and that it was me who put the presents under the tree, then she said that she'd give me one more year to belive in Santa. My eldest said that it was in her best interests to believe in Santa.

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cmcoins2000 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:57:30 GMT

Should be ashamed of yourself.

Look what you have done.

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this-one-time-at-bandcamp — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:59:01 GMT

I pointed this faux pas out to the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and Jesus, who were all visiting at the time.........they were crushed.

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bluecat*dancing — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:59:04 GMT

Whew, that's a relief Helen. Especially since I have been so good this year, sort of, kind of, not really but I did think about being good and it is the thought that counts.

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lloydslights — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:59:29 GMT

I love being around children who delight in fantasy and magic.

"Magical Santa" and "Magical Tooth Fairy" used to frequent our home.

But after a few years, they were transferred to other childrens' lives.

It was a bit soon for me, though.

"Magical Santa" used to let me ride in Rudolph's sleigh so that I could help the elves back at the workshop.

DEB

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fourandsixpants — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:00:15 GMT

No it's not ok to lie to kids.

I am still berated by my kids for leading them to believe about Santa when they were young.....same as I was told as a kid.

They were really disappointed when they found out it was not true.

Funnily enough not as disappointed about the Tooth Fairy.

Still debating about God though LOL

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lloydslights — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:01:47 GMT

Love it.

DEB

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lloydslights — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:04:11 GMT

@this-one-time-at-bandcamp wrote:
I pointed this faux pas out to the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and Jesus, who were all visiting at the time.........they were crushed.

A crushed Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy et al???? The "magic" will happen again somewhere.

DEB

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daydream**believer — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:13:07 GMT

Yes its ok to tell your kids there is a Santa Claus. Its the magic of Christmas.

I watched the Project last night and couldnt believe what Kitty said, and she didnt just say it once, she said it 3 times, including saying that Jesus isnt real either.

Its not up to her to decide when kids find out about Santa

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azureline** — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:17:03 GMT

Lying to kids?

who holds it against their parents for lying about Santa, the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny? Not me.

My kids don't.

You would also need to ban fiction books, fantasy characters............ nursery rhymes etc.

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daydream**believer — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:20:12 GMT

When i told my older two that Santa wasnt real, they wernt angry that i lied. They were worried they'd get less presents now that they knew the truth lol.

Now they enjoy "believing" in Santa all over again so that their 3 yr old brother can have the magic of Christmas as well

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daydream**believer — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:24:13 GMT

This is on The Projects fb page

Dear Mums and Dads,

Last night’s comments by Kitty were completely unplanned and we unreservedly apologise for upsetting our family viewers.

Last night was Kitty’s final performance on The Project but neither she nor our show would intentionally offend kids like this just before Christmas.

Tonight we will be crossing to Santa in the North Pole so he can clear up any confusion for our younger viewers.

Best regards,
The Project

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myoclon1cjerk — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:00:05 GMT

She should have mentioned the guy in the whale,the burning bush and the great flood as well.

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