I'll admit that my hubby and I also had this debate. But its hard to keep the kids knowledge of Santa away from your kid when they are bombarded with images and talk about him. So, you are basically forced to make a decision. Usually around the time when they start talking and hanging with other kids, especially in school, you get bombarded with Santa. So...we just went with it. We didn't want her to be one of those kids who go to school and destroy all the other little kids belief in Santa.