"I set a gift limit Since we're still in the sweet stage of believing in Santa's magic, I can't really tell my kids that I'm setting a dollar amount on the gifts they'll receive for the holiday. After all, they still think all the toys are made in Santa's workshop and that everything is "free." Oh, I wish that were the case."
"Instead, I'm setting a limit on the number of gifts Santa will bring him and his brother. In our house, it's 10 since most of the asks are for inexpensive toys. And it's easy to explain the logic, too - since Santa has to bring gifts to every kid around the world, he can only carry a set amount per kid."
A parent manages a long Christmas wish list by setting a limit on the number of gifts rather than a dollar amount because children still believe in Santa. The chosen limit is ten gifts per child, with the parent reserving the right to veto items. The parent asks children to rank their wish lists so top priorities can be identified. The parent explains Santa's limited carrying capacity to keep the magic intact. The parent also focuses on teaching gratitude and the importance of giving to temper material expectations during the season.
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