Mark 10:13-16 2. As parents carry out this responsibility, what characteristic of children aids them? Why is that characteristic of children something to be taken seriously? Luke 2:10-14 3. What is the angels’ (and humankind’s) response to the good news of great joy that God sent his Son to be the Savior? Romans 4:4,5 4. In addition to teaching our children about God’s greatest gift, what do we want them to know about the reason for which this gift was given? How Do We Best Accomplish It? Evaluate each argument in favor of and against allowing children to believe in Santa Claus. Which one presents the stronger case in each instance? Santa = Satan Santa = Saint 1. Focus on Santa takes the focus off Focus on Santa adds to the joy of of Jesus at Christmas. Christmas and makes it more special for children. Parents lie to their children all the 2. Parents shouldn’t lie to their time when it serves a good purpose. children. (Can you think of examples?) 3. Telling your children that Santa is Encouraging belief in Santa fosters real blurs the line between fantasy wonder and imagination and and faith. encourages belief in the supernatural.
Mark 10:13-16 2. As parents carry out this responsibility, what characteristic of children aids them? Why is that characteristic of children something to be taken seriously? Luke 2:10-14 3. What is the angels’ (and humankind’s) response to the good news of great joy that God sent his Son to be the Savior? Romans 4:4,5 4. In addition to teaching our children about God’s greatest gift, what do we want them to know about the reason for which this gift was given? How Do We Best Accomplish It? Evaluate each argument in favor of and against allowing children to believe in Santa Claus. Which one presents the stronger case in each instance? Santa = Satan 1. Focus on Santa takes the focus off of Jesus at Christmas. 2. Parents shouldn’t lie to their children. 3. Telling your children that Santa is real blurs the line between fantasy and faith. Santa = Saint Focus on Santa adds to the joy of Christmas and makes it more special for children. Parents lie to their children all the time when it serves a good purpose. (Can you think of examples?) Encouraging belief in Santa fosters wonder and imagination and encourages belief in the supernatural.
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