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<blockquote data-quote="YukonGlocker" data-source="post: 2931258" data-attributes="member: 425"><p>Elf on the shelf definitely is a lie, and a lie with no apparent sufficient reason (i.e., lying can be morally good, with sufficient reason). It also teaches children to "shut down" their critical thinking skills (i.e., don't question, don't doubt, just believe because I said so). That being said, one of the biggest problems with elf on the shelf is using it as a basis for rewarding/punishing behavior. Things fall apart quickly when a parent's reward/punishment system is based on a lie (i.e., the Elf will watch you and report back to Santa). Additionally, teaching a child that it's ok to let someone watch you without consent is another issue, and something children expect their parents to protect them from (not promote, like they do with the Elf). I could go on with more, but with all the consequences together, it isn't worth it in the short- or long-term.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YukonGlocker, post: 2931258, member: 425"] Elf on the shelf definitely is a lie, and a lie with no apparent sufficient reason (i.e., lying can be morally good, with sufficient reason). It also teaches children to "shut down" their critical thinking skills (i.e., don't question, don't doubt, just believe because I said so). That being said, one of the biggest problems with elf on the shelf is using it as a basis for rewarding/punishing behavior. Things fall apart quickly when a parent's reward/punishment system is based on a lie (i.e., the Elf will watch you and report back to Santa). Additionally, teaching a child that it's ok to let someone watch you without consent is another issue, and something children expect their parents to protect them from (not promote, like they do with the Elf). I could go on with more, but with all the consequences together, it isn't worth it in the short- or long-term. [/QUOTE]
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