By posting this I don't expect anymore than the entrenched attitudes of either side to take issue or give credence. It is just a

statement by myself and doesn't need to be debated. Whatever you post as a response will probably only incite someone that

has an alternate view and will achieve next to nothing. Having said that, out there somewhere, is a father or mother that is

contemplating lying to their children. Maybe this will influence their decision to tell the truth.

I didn’t ever teach my children that Santa was real. However I also impressed upon them, that they did not need to divulge that

reality to those that had contrary views. In return I never had a sense that they regretted knowing that truth. Conversely they

indicated to me that as they walked amongst the deluded they felt a sense of empowerment. As one who walks with insight and

knowledge they carried themselves through the throngs of the deceived knowing in time that their truth would be revealed.