We have had similiar discussions about Santa and God with our DD (9 tomorrow!). I found with the Santa talks... it went best when I did not pretend to have any answers. I shared with her that I, too, had a hard time understanding it but that it was part of the Christmas magic that made holidays so special. After watching The Polar Express about 600 times (her brother has a train obsessions), she came to her own conclusion that as long as she believes then Santa will come to her and when she stops believing her parents will have to start buying her presents. Works for me!
With the questions pertaining to God.. I sicced her on our priest! Poor man. After their first 30 minute conversation/grilling at a KOC christmas party, he came to me looking a little dazed and offered his email address for her further inquiries. Whenever she has pressing questions, she emails him and I get to stay out of it. YAY! She had a brief curiosity with the Jewish faith a while back and I put her in touch with one of the Jewish doctors I work with and she was able to answer all her questions.
I guess I'm a pass-the-buck kind of parent. I prefer to stay out of the heavy discussions (ones that I really can't contribute much to) as much as possible. I just line up the resources for her, give them a brief apology in advance and let her at them.
Last edited by kathleen'smum; 08/27/11 06:47 AM.
