Visiting Santa

[Anonymous]

Sorry, when I read that Santa was behind plexiglass, my mind immediately conjured up a prison visit where you and Santa are talking to each on phones on the other side of the glass. That's terrible! Skip that!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I can think of nothing more irresponsible, and stupid, than taking a child to see Santa during a pandemic!

+1000

Yes, this. I can’t believe how idiotic and selfish people are. Her kids have missed out on enough? Like her kids are uniquely afflicted? No, your kids don’t see Santa because it’s not safe because of coronavirus. My freaking 4 year old knows this. She’s be happy to lecture anyone about it. Getting the pandemic under control requires sacrifice. Teach your children about sacrifice, and how to care for others. Tell them, we sacrifice for a year so we can have the rest of our lives to live, and others can too. We sacrifice because it’s the right thing to do. And stop being a selfish jerk.

And while you are preaching that children should continue to be the ones to sacrifice in all this, I know you aren’t going out to eat, drink, work out, or socialize outside of your immediate family, correct?

- mom who will NOT be taking her children to see Santa this year, but is tired of kids getting the short end of the stick on everything these days

You know what, kids have survived far worse. They’ve lived through war, famine, the Holocaust, and far greater horrors than what they are dealing with now. Teach your kids to be resilient, to make the best of things, and think creatively and you can make this year a good one in spite of things. And no, not that it matters at all to this discussion but I haven’t been inside a gym, bar, or restaurant since March.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I can think of nothing more irresponsible, and stupid, than taking a child to see Santa during a pandemic!

+1000

Yes, this. I can’t believe how idiotic and selfish people are. Her kids have missed out on enough? Like her kids are uniquely afflicted? No, your kids don’t see Santa because it’s not safe because of coronavirus. My freaking 4 year old knows this. She’s be happy to lecture anyone about it. Getting the pandemic under control requires sacrifice. Teach your children about sacrifice, and how to care for others. Tell them, we sacrifice for a year so we can have the rest of our lives to live, and others can too. We sacrifice because it’s the right thing to do. And stop being a selfish jerk.

And while you are preaching that children should continue to be the ones to sacrifice in all this, I know you aren’t going out to eat, drink, work out, or socialize outside of your immediate family, correct?

- mom who will NOT be taking her children to see Santa this year, but is tired of kids getting the short end of the stick on everything these days

God, the "children should be the ones to sacrifice in all this" people are so absurd. I'm very sorry that there's a pandemic and that it's inconvenient. I get it. Guess what? So does everybody else and everybody else's chlidren.

So yes, it's asinine to insist on Santa photos during a pandemic, and no, we're not going to the gym, eating in restaurants or gathering with other households. I knew it's impossible for the selfish people to grasp, as they believe since THEY are taking stupid risks, that everybody is like them, but we're not. There are plenty of us out here being responsible adults and responsibly parenting children, even when it's hard and it sucks, because once again, it's a pandemic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We are definitely visiting Santa this year. My kids have missed enough. I'm officially done making my kids miss out on stuff. They have timed appointments, social distancing requirements and masks.

Do your kids really care as much as you care about the photo op? Every mall Santa line I’ve seen has kids fidgeting, whining, crying, etc.

Yes my kids do care about this. It is a family tradition. Would they throw a fit if we said, sorry can’t do it this year? Of course not.

We don’t go when there are lines so it’s always been a pleasant experience for our kids. Nope, no whining or crying, just pure excitement to see Santa.

You guys are all nuts. We don’t have to stop everything as a society. We just need to change behaviors so they are safer. You are crazy if you think kids won’t enjoy seeing Santa this year because they are masked and socially distanced. Kids are resilient, but the mental health issues you guys are creating with your kids will be staggering. Because this isn’t just about Santa, this is about the kids being entirely ignored during this pandemic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are definitely visiting Santa this year. My kids have missed enough. I'm officially done making my kids miss out on stuff. They have timed appointments, social distancing requirements and masks.

Do your kids really care as much as you care about the photo op? Every mall Santa line I’ve seen has kids fidgeting, whining, crying, etc.

Yes my kids do care about this. It is a family tradition. Would they throw a fit if we said, sorry can’t do it this year? Of course not.

We don’t go when there are lines so it’s always been a pleasant experience for our kids. Nope, no whining or crying, just pure excitement to see Santa.



You guys are all nuts. We don’t have to stop everything as a society. We just need to change behaviors so they are safer. You are crazy if you think kids won’t enjoy seeing Santa this year because they are masked and socially distanced. Kids are resilient, but the mental health issues you guys are creating with your kids will be staggering. Because this isn’t just about Santa, this is about the kids being entirely ignored during this pandemic.

If your kids have mental health issues or are ignored because they can't see Santa, then you have major problems. My kids have never been to see Santa, and they are fine. They are getting a ton of family time this year, playing with friends (outside, masked), doing sports safely, reading a ton, going on hikes and bike rides, etc. We will make Xmas special this year in other ways. Have your kid write a letter to Santa instead and make a show of taking it to the mailbox, have hot chocolate after, etc. Talk up how the spirit of Santa is to keep all kids safe, and so he's not doing pre Xmas events this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are definitely visiting Santa this year. My kids have missed enough. I'm officially done making my kids miss out on stuff. They have timed appointments, social distancing requirements and masks.

Do your kids really care as much as you care about the photo op? Every mall Santa line I’ve seen has kids fidgeting, whining, crying, etc.

Yes my kids do care about this. It is a family tradition. Would they throw a fit if we said, sorry can’t do it this year? Of course not.

We don’t go when there are lines so it’s always been a pleasant experience for our kids. Nope, no whining or crying, just pure excitement to see Santa.

You guys are all nuts. We don’t have to stop everything as a society. We just need to change behaviors so they are safer. You are crazy if you think kids won’t enjoy seeing Santa this year because they are masked and socially distanced. Kids are resilient, but the mental health issues you guys are creating with your kids will be staggering. Because this isn’t just about Santa, this is about the kids being entirely ignored during this pandemic.

I’m the pp you responded to. I am glad your kids have enjoyed Santa and I hope they do again this year with all the changes. I also agree that changing things so they’re safer (ie Halloween tables and chutes) is a great idea. I disagree that our kids are being ignored during this pandemic. In the case of our family, we are spending SO much more time together than we have before since they aren’t doing as many activities and sports (and will do zero this winter). We have been snuggling reading books more together and have picked up shows to watch every night as a family, which is something we never did before. I agree with the poster that said that kids during other times have had it Much much harder: wartime/post emergencies like hurricanes that have devastated their their homes and towns. Being able to go for bike rides and hike is not a life of hardship.

[Anonymous]

It isn't as if kids love going to see anyway. I feel like it is more for parents to get a picture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, when I read that Santa was behind plexiglass, my mind immediately conjured up a prison visit where you and Santa are talking to each on phones on the other side of the glass. That's terrible! Skip that!

That was my first thought, too! Sounds depressing and awful. Skip Santa. Write him a letter instead.

[Anonymous]

Plexiglass and Zoom Santa are probably thrilled they won't be getting peed on multiple times a day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:God, that is pathetic and depressing! Just skip visiting Santa s year and write him a letter!

For real. Plexiglass Santa sounds SO weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I can think of nothing more irresponsible, and stupid, than taking a child to see Santa during a pandemic!

+1000

Yes, this. I can’t believe how idiotic and selfish people are. Her kids have missed out on enough? Like her kids are uniquely afflicted? No, your kids don’t see Santa because it’s not safe because of coronavirus. My freaking 4 year old knows this. She’s be happy to lecture anyone about it. Getting the pandemic under control requires sacrifice. Teach your children about sacrifice, and how to care for others. Tell them, we sacrifice for a year so we can have the rest of our lives to live, and others can too. We sacrifice because it’s the right thing to do. And stop being a selfish jerk.

And while you are preaching that children should continue to be the ones to sacrifice in all this, I know you aren’t going out to eat, drink, work out, or socialize outside of your immediate family, correct?

- mom who will NOT be taking her children to see Santa this year, but is tired of kids getting the short end of the stick on everything these days

DP but for us, correct. By the way, children are getting the same end of the stick as everyone right now. Everyone!

[Anonymous]

What are kids sacrificing? School in person so they don't get covidv and die?

[Anonymous]

Ridiculous. Have your children write Santa a letter like children did before Santa visits were a thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, when I read that Santa was behind plexiglass, my mind immediately conjured up a prison visit where you and Santa are talking to each on phones on the other side of the glass. That's terrible! Skip that!

That was my first thought, too! Sounds depressing and awful. Skip Santa. Write him a letter instead.

My kids are going to see a Zoom Santa. They're old enough that they really don't care and it's not our tradition, but my sister in law set it up for her kids, and it's the same price if you add up to six kids, from multiple locations.

Honestly, I think the younger kids will enjoy this more than a traditional chance to sit on his lap. I think it's cool that they can go with their cousins who live on the opposite coast, and that we can send info so Santa will know about them. I know they'll enjoy it more than seeing Santa in a box!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I can think of nothing more irresponsible, and stupid, than taking a child to see Santa during a pandemic!

+1000

Yes, this. I can’t believe how idiotic and selfish people are. Her kids have missed out on enough? Like her kids are uniquely afflicted? No, your kids don’t see Santa because it’s not safe because of coronavirus. My freaking 4 year old knows this. She’s be happy to lecture anyone about it. Getting the pandemic under control requires sacrifice. Teach your children about sacrifice, and how to care for others. Tell them, we sacrifice for a year so we can have the rest of our lives to live, and others can too. We sacrifice because it’s the right thing to do. And stop being a selfish jerk.

And while you are preaching that children should continue to be the ones to sacrifice in all this, I know you aren’t going out to eat, drink, work out, or socialize outside of your immediate family, correct?

- mom who will NOT be taking her children to see Santa this year, but is tired of kids getting the short end of the stick on everything these days

My kids have lost an incredible amount due to covid. A grandparent, the security of having a parent with them during terrifying medical procedures, the chance to say goodbye to a loved one who died after a long hospitalization, and financial stability for their family to name a few.

If your list of what your kids have lost has seeing Santa in person anywhere near the top then they aren't "the ones to sacrifice in all this'.