When I think of my childhood, I don't think that it was necessarily ruined by the existence of the Easter Bunny. It wasn't that much better because of the existence of the Easter Bunny either. For me, it was pretty trivial, and it seems harmless enough for my kids to believe in the Easter Bunny. I just don't want to raise kids that don't believe in the Easter Bunny, have them tell other kids, and have those kids' parents be put in a tough spot because of my kids' loud mouth. I think the Easter Bunny is a fun tradition, but I don't mind if someone spoils the tradition for my kids.
Santa is a much bigger deal for me and my family, but the Easter Bunny not so much. In both cases I would like my kids to know the real reason that we celebrate those holidays, and I want them to be able to appreciate the religious aspects of both of those holidays. In summary, I have mixed feelings about the Easter Bunny, but in the end I don't think it matters too much, and it's not a big deal either way.
I like that your only reason for making your kids believe in the Easter Bunny is so they don't ruin it for other kids. That's very considerate of you. Good job.
ReplyDeleteYep, totally agree. Easter and the Easter Bunny take a back seat to Christmas and doesn't really get all that attention by my family. I agree though that they should at least know of him. A little exposure couldn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteIt really isn't, my older siblings never really talked about them so I didn't grow up with a huge connection to them, but I do have fond memories of these mascots.
ReplyDeleteAmen. I also agree that it isn't a big deal; it pales in comparison to Christmas and Santa Claus.
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