Elf on the Shelf is a newer Christmas tradition but many parents are over it
Elf on the Shelf may be a popular Christmas tradition for some families, but other parents can’t stand it.
One mum in particular dislikes the trend so much that she has actually banned it from her home.
She explained to Reddit that her daughter has often asked for an Elf on the Shelf, but she refuses to let her have one.
The mum said: “If you’re an Elf on the Shelf household, that’s fine, you do you. My daughter’s 8, been begging for one, but I’m holding the line.
“I’m the head of a divorced parent household, and I work full time. Plus, this season will be extra busy because we’re also moving buildings. Sorry, not sorry.”
The mum is just far too busy to commit to Elf on the Shelf for all of December.
“I’m not adding one more holiday thing onto the ‘to-do list’. I think it’s it dumb. Parents managed the Santa story without and extra elf for generations.
“She never even cared about elf on the shelf until last year when her teacher used one in the classroom,” the mum said.
Many parents were quick to agree with her and said there’s too much pressure to ‘have it all’ at Christmas time.
One mum said: “Just tell your kid that Santa said she has been so good this year that he doesn’t need to send an elf to watch her. That’s what I told my daughter when she asked and she seemed satisfied with that answer.”
Another added: “I find it to be annoying and unnecessary.”
A third shared: “I can see the charm and attraction of it, but I also see why it can be a nightmare for parents.”
What do you think of Elf on the Shelf?
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