Santa Claus is a touchy subject with parents and kids. You want so much for your child to have a part in the wonder of Santa and Christmas. To wake up and see all the presents and magic on Christmas morning. Thinking your wishes come true. The problem comes when parents have to think of how to explain it without giving it away.
The problem is that we as parents know the truth about Santa, and telling our kids the truth tears at us a bit when we are telling the children about the little old man all dressed in red. How do we deal with this? Is it right to teach them about him, knowing one day, as all children do, they will find out that Santa isn't real, and you knew it all along and lied to them.
Well, as parents we lead by example. Telling lies to our children can set a precedent for them to tell us lies. Many experts say that this is the reason that you should not teach your kids to believe in Santa and that you shouldn't allow them to believe in this mythical figure.
Parents can argue the fact that Santa is a Christmas tradition, a story like those that Indians tell. It started out as a true story, and just kept on going. So it is not a total lie.
I did wrestle with the Santa lie factor when it came time to teach my first child about him. I debated it and was concerned about it; however, my parents basically told me that it would break their hearts if I didn't teach my children to believe in Santa Claus. Now there is a completely biblical conflict right? On the one hand the bible teaches us not to lie and not to worship false idols, these are two basic principles I think that most people would agree upon, however, there is also the principle honor thy father and mother, so what is a person to do? Which laws of the bible take precedence over the others? I am not sure, but for me I chose to continue the Santa tradition in our family, and for better or worse, I live with that decision.