Should Christian parents lie to their children for fun/control,ie, Fat Guy in red Suit Brings Presents?
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I have never understood how it is okay to lie to your child about Santa, Easter bunny, and not expect that the children will grow up learning it is okay to lie.\n\nWhy do parents punish children for lying when patens do it to the children and teach them that it is okay to lie?\n\nI guess my short answer is NO.
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I would get them a "token" something, yes. He will see that you did, and appreciate it. He might not get your son something, but no matter, I think you should get his kids something...just don't go "overboard".
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I circumvent the problem with the Easter Bunny because I own a pet rabbit and I named him Easter just for this reason.  Therefore I can say to them THAT BUNNY IS THE EASTER BUNNY and it's not a lie and I hide the bunny in the dresser drawers on easter with some candy and then when the kids find him I say that he has been hiding candy and they caught him in the act!  Well I guess the second part is a little lie.  But they love it.  Ignorance is bliss and the dumber you are the happier you are, it's true.  We'll have to go back to our bible quotes and remember that:\n\n"And yea I gave my heart to no wisdom\nand to no science or folly\nAnd I perceived that all is vanity \nand vexation of spirit\nFor in much wisdom,\nis much grief\nAnd he that increaseth knowledge\nincreaseth sorrow."\n\nTherefore I say if it brings them joy lie away.  You wouldn't tell your 5 year old they were adopted would you?
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sure, you want a lie?\n\nSanta Claus is your real dad.
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QUALITY ATTENTION. That's the biggest gift you can give to your children to let them know they are loved and special. Truly listening to them when they talk, answering their questions, playing with them, giving them meaningful interaction. Never belittle them or make them feel they are stupid or bad. Their behavior may be bad, but the person is not, and don't lose sight of the distinction when you have to discipline them. Say I love you, say it often, and mean it. Don't lie to your children, it breaks their trust in you. Pick your fights carefully - are you saying no to something "just because"? That's not a fair reason and your children deserve more respect than that. Follow your heart, treat them with the love and respect you expect to be treated with. Teach them, share with them. Raising children is a full time job and requires sacrifice.
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It is human nature to be greedy and demanding like little spoiled children.  But it not what God wants to hear all the time--"gimme gimme gimme whah whah whah."  Is that what you want to hear from your children?  \n\nGod is not some giant "stuff" dispenser waiting to give you your latest wish list of cash, cars, boats, clothes, and mansions.\n\nHe wants you to talk to Him, to be in fellowship with Him.  The way a child is supposed to love a parent--with respect.  When the Bible talks about fearing God, it is not talking about cowering fear.  A better translation would be "reverential respect" or a "wholesome dread of displeasing Him."\n\nFollow the ACTS formula for prayer and you will be more on track.  A--Adoration=worshipful praise of the creator of the universe.  He who spoke into existence all that exists.  C--Contrition=sincere repentance and confession of your sins against Him.  T--Thanksgiving=for all that He has given you, done for you, is for you, most especially for Jesus who came and paid the price of our sin debt thus making it possible for us to pray to the Father in the first place.  S--Supplication=asking your heavenly Father for the things you truly need.  Ask for the spiritual blessings you need.  He wants to give you what you really need.  He doesn't object to you having physical possessions but He will not give you stuff that is going to get between you and Him. \n\nBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.--Matthew 6:33   Read the whole chapter 6 at: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=47&chapter=6&version=31\n\nIf you pray in this manner I think you will find your priorities more in order and more effective.
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Good point. This 'good loving god' totally set-up Adam & Eve, then blamed THEM for it. It would be like putting crack cocaine in a cookie jar, telling your kids never to eat it, then releasing a clever drug dealer who would try to convince them otherwise.\n\nWhat a silly story, and you're a BAD EVIL GOOD FOR NOTHING ANGRY SPITEFUL VENGANT MONSTER!!!!\n\nNothing more.
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i am a teenager and i find myself lying to my parents all the time. And i rarely feel guilty about it. Dont worry about lying, we are teenagers which means we are out to have some fun.
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maybe terorists  parents
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I spacifically remember in grade school that I would argue with the other kids about how obsurd santa was. I don't ever remember thinking that he was real. And my parents say that I never did. even when I was little they said I argued with them about it. I think it's disgusting that we spend so much effort lying to our children and convincing them that such a great holiday is all about free toys. . . But it is funny to tell them he's not real and watch them cry!
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not really.. my dad's so cool.. we never actually had to lie about anything.. but there r certain things.. (specially with the teenz)that r difficult to share with them.. do u regard it as lieing?
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First let me appauld you for taking a stand. I myself am a father also and we don't celebrate Christmas in sense of what world does for the season. I personally don't do it because it has been so commericalize and this is an attack of the prince of this world. The devil has done anything and is willing to do anything to take Christ of Christmas. He has been successful with removing prayer in schools, removal of the ten commandments in the judicial system and etc. In turn he has replace it with same sex marriages, the flaunting of homosexuality on every media market available, lewd television shows and basically the I'm going to do me attitude of many people in this world. Don't be confused, this should be in no way shocking. People for years have been carrying on the legends of lies from, the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, santa claus and a host of other falsehoods. John chap 3:19 (paraphase)says man loves darkness rather than light because his heart is evil. The Christmas of this day for the most part does not glorify God in any sense. It's a numbers game that is all about money. The more we sell the fatter our wallets. It has created a bigger air of greed in the world today. Just look at all the choas over video games, elmos and etc. People are getting hurt over this foolish. This breeds violence, hate,envy, jealousy and so on. God can surely not be please. Please don't expect the world to understand or make the difference. This is the job of us so-called christians. The salt of thee earth as the bible refers to us. Many people love the lies because their father the devil is the father of lies. Many Christians celebrate christmas in the way of the world because many of them are afraid to stand up, some just don't know any better and some are just self professed christians who don't follow the way of the Lord. This isn't a honest or just world so expect any better. Strive to be the best you can be and try to help who you can on the way.Thank you and If you want to listen and be apart of a Bold Bible Based Ministry. You can check my friends and I at www.StandupMinistry.com We are available in the tri-state area on the radio. Station 970am Thursday 6-6:30 eastern. You also podcast previous show all day anytime of the week. Thank you.\nLet the Word of God be our final authority
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No I think that is just being a hypocirte. Can't be a christian and tell your kids there is a Santa claus, tooth fairy, easter bunny etc at the same time.
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Well if youre doing it to make fun of the fact that a human being can forgive your sins for God...then its okay I guess..\n\nbut its wrong to lie at any case! so bad devil!!
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No, of course he's not real. All those presents you get are from your parents. Why do you think they ask what you want for christmas?
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Tell them Santa Clause is real! Don't let the dream die! Leave this job up to the parents.
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No, it's not.  You can go along with their fantasy, but if asked directly, you should tell the truth. \n\nThe same applies to the Easter Bunny, Jesus, and the Tooth Fairy.  Superstition does no good for a young mind.  Stay with the truth.\n\nIf you do choose to lie about these myths, you will be setting a precedent very early in your child's life about the importance of being truthful.  Kids are smart!