Why This Celeb Couple Refuse to Lie to Their Children About Santa

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have a big rule when it comes to their daughters: Don’t lie.

The actors and parents to daughters, Delta, 4, and Lincoln, 5½, admit “I have a fundamental rule that I will never lie to them, which is challenging at times,” Dax Shepard, 43, told Us Weekly admitting the “controversial” nature of the decision before explaining his reasoning.

“Our 5-year-old started asking questions like, ‘Well, this doesn’t make sense, and that doesn’t make sense,’ ” recalled the actor. “I’m like, ‘You know what? This is just a fun thing we pretend while it’s Christmas.’ “

“They love watching movies about Santa, they love talking about Santa. They don’t think he exists, but they’re super happy and everything’s fine.”

Psychologist and parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson revealed when we should be telling our children the truth.

He said: “In my experience, kids get curious between the ages of five and seven.” Read more on that HERE.

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20 Comments

- - mom81879 said
  - 17 May 2019
    6:38 pm
It kind of sounds ok when I read the exolanation. I think white lies for the kids innocence and enjoyment are not that bad though. It doesn’t last long so I made the most of it

- - mom101628 said
  - 13 Dec 2018
    10:42 pm
Children will work it out on their own.

- - Blossom said
  - 13 Dec 2018
    8:32 am
I know those who follow the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas at all.

- - MrsA said
  - 11 Dec 2018
    2:26 pm
We just don’t bring it up. No interest in it being a big thing.

- - Sim_magiras87 said
  - 11 Dec 2018
    10:28 am
I dont think it will cause any harm to the child if they believe in Santa, its part of the magical time of christmas. Each to their own really.

- - littlehandsofmine said
  - 11 Dec 2018
    7:26 am
I look forward to this day when I have to say Santa is not real

- - Ellen said
  - 11 Dec 2018
    4:16 am
I agree we don’t have to lie.
Truth is that Santa is real
He was a good man, who lived years ago, giving generous gifts to the poor.
With Xmas we remember him and find inspiration by his generous heart, which we keep alive.

- - mom265671 said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    11:23 pm
Each to their own parenting style!

- - nealsq said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    9:56 pm
kills the magic of Christmas but each to there own. A person I worked with refused to have Santa at her house because she wanted all the credit for the gifts
- mom93821 replied
  
  11 Dec 2018 , 6:31 am
  I came across someone similar and she wanted the credit and not Santa – just made me sad!
  - Mum2archer replied
    
    11 Dec 2018 , 12:43 pm
    
    That’s sad really! I don’t care about getting credit for gifts, I just want to see my son happy. That’s sad that she felt that way
  - mom93821 replied
    
    12 Dec 2018 , 4:44 am
    
    It was sad and I was lost for words for a few moments! Like you – I do not need the credit – the happiness and joy on their faces is all the ‘credit’ needed. Magic is special and childhood is over far to quickly – so I say let magic happen!
- - becstalou said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    8:32 pm
They did pretend about Santa originally just told the truth when the questions got too hard.

- - Cookfromscratchmum said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    8:29 pm
TEll them the truth when they are older and ready so they won’t be shocked

- - ashna9 said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    8:21 pm
It’s good to tell children the truth but within reason. I don’t think the lie of Santa is a problem.

- - mom93821 said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    5:38 pm
All families have their ways and if it works for them fine.

- - mom112217 said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    5:24 pm
Each to their own and what they believe in.Still thinking Santa as real is a wonderful childhood memory!

- - MuthaNita said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    4:41 pm
A good rule to have. Not everyone’s going to make the same choices and that’s okay too.

- - BellaB said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    3:52 pm
I think he’s right to try not to lie – but it’s always a bit tricky with things like Santa…

- - mom90758 said
  - 10 Dec 2018
    3:11 pm
It looks like taking away the magic of Christmas, but if the kids still enjoy it, that’s fine of course.