Results: Sitting on Santa's Lap
Published on 12/23/2015
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1.
1.
Have you ever made your children sit on Santa's lap?
Yes
31%
381 votes
No
30%
367 votes
Undecided
2%
30 votes
Not Applicable
36%
434 votes
2.
2.
Some people find it hilarious to get a picture of a screaming baby/toddler on Santa's lap. Do you have any of these pictures of your kids? Yes
14%
169 votes
No
46%
556 votes
Undecided
3%
31 votes
Not Applicable
38%
456 votes
3.
3.
Other people say it is traumatizing to a child to be forced to sit with a stranger. Do you agree with this? Absolutely!
26%
311 votes
I don't like it and wouldn't do it, but I don't know about it being "traumatizing".
17%
212 votes
This is hogwash, the kids won't even remember it.
14%
175 votes
I'm not sure.
16%
199 votes
n/a
25%
308 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
7 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| NO | 0.17% | 2 |
| IT'S SANTA CLAUS................ | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the child probably | 0.08% | 1 |
| DEPENDS ON THE CHILD I SUPPOSE . | 0.08% | 1 |
| Will let try out first, or explain what's this for to avoid traumatizing. | 0.08% | 1 |
| no, it's overly generalizing | 0.08% | 1 |
4.
4.
What do you think is the best approach when a kid is scared to sit with Santa? Respect their feelings and simply leave.
40%
483 votes
Bribe them
4%
50 votes
Compromise and sit WITH them on/near Santa.
21%
257 votes
Just force them to do it. They'll be glad they have that picture later.
3%
34 votes
I'm not sure.
8%
99 votes
n/a
23%
279 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33% | 4 | |
| Do some preparation and watching beforehand. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Don't make them do it. Makes them afraid of strangers | 0.08% | 1 |
| tell them they can stand next to Santa | 0.08% | 1 |
| try out first, or explain what's this for to avoid traumatizing. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Tell them the truth | 0.08% | 1 |
| Dc | 0.08% | 1 |
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