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DS is terrified of the elf!!!

106 replies

WoopWoop200 · 02/12/2016 07:18

So we started the elf on the shelf this year. We thought it would be a bit of fun. Me & DH would enjoy making the mischief and DS would enjoy finding it......
Apparently not.
DS who is 6, is terrified of him. He will not go near him. Screamed and cried yesterday when he found the elf in his room.
Right now, the elf has wrapped toilet paper around the christmas tree and DS is refusing to go in to the living room.
We've sat with him and explained that he is a friendly elf, etc. and he's startimg to drive us a bit nuts!
So the elf is going....
Has anyone else experienced this?

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derektheladyhamster · 02/12/2016 07:22

Send him back to Lapland the bin
I'd hate him in my house too. He's not necessary

burgundyandgoldleaves · 02/12/2016 07:22

Well, I hate them, but six is quite old to be that upset about it. Is everything okay generally?

Justmuddlingalong · 02/12/2016 07:22

Why, when it frightened him yesterday, did you put the elf out today? The elf is supposed to be for the enjoyment for kids, not for the parents to enjoy 'making mischief'. Confused

LimitedSedition · 02/12/2016 07:23

They are sinister little things, spying and coming alive at night. Bin it, no wonder he's screaming.

QuilliamCakespeare · 02/12/2016 07:23

Don't blame him, they are creepy fuckers. Bin it!

MistressMerryWeather · 02/12/2016 07:24

I don't blame him.

Creepy wee fuckers.

JellyWitch · 02/12/2016 07:24

I'm pretty sure my 7 year old wouldn't like it either.

Just get rid - if you're quick you can probably sell him on eBay to someone who hasn't been organised enough to get one before 1st.

MistressMerryWeather · 02/12/2016 07:24

X post Quilliam. :o

LarrytheCucumber · 02/12/2016 07:25

I don't blame him. He (the elf) has a sinister look.

WhirlwindHugs · 02/12/2016 07:26

Just get rid!

We don't do some santa related stuff because our kids wouldn't like it.

BadToTheBone · 02/12/2016 07:27

Think I'm the positive, you won't boreyour friends rigid on Facebook with pictures every day!

BadToTheBone · 02/12/2016 07:28

**think on the positive

mrselizabethdarcy · 02/12/2016 07:28

He creeps me out and I'm 44. Send I'm back to 'help' father Christmas.

DramaInPyjamas · 02/12/2016 07:32

A grinning doll that comes to life when you are asleep and creeps around your house touching your belongings? What's is there to be frightened of? Confused

elQuintoConyo · 02/12/2016 07:33

Straight to the bin. And I'd tell my 6yo that we chucked him - not that he went back to the North Pole or any of that shite.

In fact, I'd let my child throw it in the bin himself.

You live and learn OP Wine

SharingMichelle · 02/12/2016 07:35

Sorry, but this is hilarious.

Catzpyjamas · 02/12/2016 07:36

Your DS has good instincts. Evil wee sods, those elves. Xmas Angry

DramaInPyjamas · 02/12/2016 07:37

These Elves are all for the adults benefit - to upload the photos onto social media and show off. I don't think the kids care less,

Christmas is overwhelmingly magical enough at that age without these creepy fuckers making an appearance

PinkSwimGoggles · 02/12/2016 07:37

not surprised.
the concept is deeply disturbing.

TotalConfucius · 02/12/2016 07:38

I'd arrange for the elf to be called back to the North Pole on urgent business (via a black bin liner) and replace him with a cuddly penguin and 10 minutes each night of a Xmas story.
I have a 22 yr old here who could not deal with any puppety thing with even a semi humanoid face. He still shudders if he sees a photo of a narrow boat - Rosie and Jim were his nemesis (or is that nemesi).

Paddington68 · 02/12/2016 07:38

Burn the freepy cucker

MistressMerryWeather · 02/12/2016 07:42

Oh, I loved Rosie and Jim when I was little.

Quaaaaaaaack...

ShatnersBassoon · 02/12/2016 07:44

Your son believes you have a possessed toy in your home, an evil homunculus who has convinced mum and dad to force their child into its clutches.

No wonder he's frightened! Put the ugly thing away and don't mention it again.

BlossomCat · 02/12/2016 07:46

So, your child 'screamed and cried' yesterday, and you got it out again today?

I am baffled by that. Surely the only sensible approach would have been to put the elf away yesterday, and forget about it.
Good luck tomorrow, your child will be terrified of going downstairs if you don't make a very visible show of throwing it in the bin.