Why Are Some Children Scared of Santa?
Last Modified: 23/12/2016
A man interviews some parents to find out why their kids are afraid of Santa Claus.
- 1Christmas time.
- 2The trees, colorful decorations, the carols, such a festive season.
- 3And let's not forget every parent's favorite part:...
- 4...taking the kids to see Santa Claus.
- 5Happens to a lot of kids.
- 6Suzy's kids were okay this year but she definitely remembers last year.
- 7It was a very bad photo.
- 8So, some people say that those are some of the cutest photos, you wouldn't agree?
- 9It was cute but, yeah, he's sad and crying in it.
- 10Pause. See the smirk on her face?
- 11I told you, the parents love it; the kiddies, not so much.
- 12Just have a quick browse online and you'll find all kinds of photos and videos...
- 13...of kids freaking out when they meet jolly old Saint Nick.
- 14Occasionally you'll get the ones that are really frightened,...
- 15...usually around the ages of two.
- 16They're just not comfortable with Santa so they just start crying, screaming sometimes.
- 17Whether it's the beard, the big costume, the pressure of meeting a star,...
- 18...even your local mall Santa can set some kids off.
- 19She was scared, terrified, screamed the whole time, reaching out for me.
- 20She was acting like she just saw a rock star and was like, in awe.
- 21Every good photographer has their own tricks to calm kids down.
- 22We come in with some bells and some puppets, stuffed toys,...
- 23...and trying giving them some noises.
- 24And parents always try to pitch in on the effort.
- 25We sat on either side of Santa and then Dean sat on my knee,...
- 26....and I think that was easier with mommy there.
- 27So, mommy and daddy there.
- 28Just let the mother take charge.
- 29I gotta ask you, there's a lot of kids who are afraid to come sit on your lap.
- 30Why is that?
- 31I don't know really, because when they see me,...
- 32...they're out there and they're laughing and waving to me...
- 33...and when they come up to me, they're frightened.
- 34Sometimes I think it's just the lower age.
- 35Santa wants all the kids to know there's nothing to fear...
- 36...except the lump of coal if you've been bad.
- 37Don't be afraid, I'm pretty gentle.
- 38Now to work on that Easter bunny phobia.
- 39Mark Carcasole, Global News.
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