Lie To Your Kids About Santa: The Evil of Honesty
December 15, 2025
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as posted by the channelShould you lie to your kids about Santa Claus? Malcolm and Simone Collins argue YES — and not doing so robs children of the magic, wonder, and crucial life lessons that come with a mythical childhood.
In this episode, they dive into:
Why “never lying” to kids creates toxic blind trust in authority
How their family builds an elaborate world of Krampus, Tommy Knockers, alive toys, slide eaters, and superhero dads
The developmental need for scary stories, monsters, and survival play
How Santa perfectly teaches kids that sometimes the entire world (media, government, schools) can push the same “lie”
Why stripping away fantasy leaves childhood gray and boring
Plus adorable bonus audio of their kids asking about Daddy’s battle helmet from the “future war” against Krampus’s communist demon army.
If you’re a pronatalist parent who wants richer, more magical family traditions — this one’s for you. Merry Christmas and happy Future Day planning!
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