My 4 year old has asked Santa for a Barbie House. Unfortunately Santa won't be bring it. The main reason being Santa didn't find out that's what she wanted until every single one made had been sold, except the ones on ebay for 4X what retail is. How do you explain to a 4 year why Santa didn't bring what they asked for?

Do you still plan on getting it for her once they are back in stock?

 

If so, I may consider writing some sort of letter explaining how Santa had got it for her, but left it back at the North Pole on accident, and would bring it as soon as possible. That way, she'd be really surprised when it did arrive.

 

Or if you aren't planning on getting it, you could just tell her that Santa is really busy and unfortunately isn't always able to give everyone everything they want all the time. :idunno:

I would tell my daughter that Santa doesn’t get each child everything they want and if she behaves you will try and get it for her for her birthday or maybe sooner. That way she doesn’t always believe Santa will bring whatever she asks for and you can be step in and be the hero.

 

Or you could just tell her that Santa Clause is a Republican and that she will understand in a few years.

I would tell my daughter that Santa doesn’t get each child everything they want and if she behaves you will try and get it for her for her birthday or maybe sooner. That way she doesn’t always believe Santa will bring whatever she asks for and you can be step in and be the hero.

 

Or you could just tell her that Santa Clause is a Republican and that she will understand in a few years.

 

:lol:

I like UKMF's suggestion about the letter if you're intent is to get her it in the future.

 

I find it curious that in difficult economic times in which manufacturers/retailers are struggling with sales that they don't figure out a way to stock the items that people really want. We had to search like crazy to find my daughter some ITouch Pod (or something like that).

Tell her that Santa does his best to bring everyone toys that they want and are best for them... Then find a reason like - Santa knew it wouldn't fit in your room -- and get her some other fantastic gift.

 

I'm facing the same thing with my 10 yr old son. Not the Santa aspect but he wants a cell phone. How do I tell him that there's no way in heck I'm buying a cell for a ten year old???? I just did-- Son, no ten year old NEEDS a phone...

 

Don't tell him about the Electric Guitar, Amp, Stands, Headphones and Lessons until the 26th, ok???

What?!

 

Why didn't you go all Howard Langston on that doll house?

 

How dare you!

 

Only kidding. I like the idea for the letter, if you plan on getting it later, or just try to find something she will like. Surely that is not the only thing she'll be happy with.

I would tell my daughter that Santa doesn’t get each child everything they want and if she behaves you will try and get it for her for her birthday or maybe sooner. That way she doesn’t always believe Santa will bring whatever she asks for and you can be step in and be the hero.

 

Or you could just tell her that Santa Clause is a Republican and that she will understand in a few years.

 

:irked:

 

How bout telling her that because of global warming Santa has to move because the North Pole is melting. Santa has to find out where he packed it and will send it to her soon !

I like FC's suggestion. Kids need to learn how to deal with disappointment, something life's full of. Good lesson for all kids.

I was leaning towards the "Santa doesn't bring your every thing you want" route. We will probably get it for her birthday, I just hope she isn't disappointed with Christmas because of it. 4 year old girls can be a bit a irrational in case anyone didn't know.:lol:

I was leaning towards the "Santa doesn't bring your every thing you want" route. We will probably get it for her birthday, I just hope she isn't disappointed with Christmas because of it. 4 year old girls can be a bit a irrational in case anyone didn't know.:lol:

Trust me, I know, I raised a daughter and had to go through this sort of thing.

I like UKMF's suggestion about the letter if you're intent is to get her it in the future.

 

I find it curious that in difficult economic times in which manufacturers/retailers are struggling with sales that they don't figure out a way to stock the items that people really want. We had to search like crazy to find my daughter some ITouch Pod (or something like that).

Barbie must be making a come back. Nothing in the stores or online. I even went to Mattel's website to buy it and they were out.

I was leaning towards the "Santa doesn't bring your every thing you want" route. We will probably get it for her birthday, I just hope she isn't disappointed with Christmas because of it. 4 year old girls can be a bit a irrational in case anyone didn't know.:lol:

 

The same holds true for 14 year old through 40 year old girls.

Two questions, would she have received the Barbie House if you would have found one? Would you still get her one if you found one? If so, have a letter or card there from Santa, explaining since he did not know until late that the elves did have time to get in done in time to put it on his sleigh, and that he will have it delivered in the future. Or the letter can say if she is good until then, that he will have it delivered to her for her birthday.

Shoot...just tell her the truth...There ain't no Santa...

 

Or...Barbie wouldn't be able to stand up if she were real, her back would hurt, her feet would be more deformed than a ballerina's and .....therefore...on moral grounds, Santa will not perpetuate the false perception that girls get when they aspire to be Barbie...therefore.....no house.