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Stocking present dilemma - DH disagrees

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Saisong · 14/12/2018 13:04

DC wrote a very short list to Santa, 6 items in total. One of them was 'luck charm' which they want to attach to their school bag - we've had a few friendship issues recently so I think it might be an attempt to 'ward' those off?

I was browsing the internet for something in the 4 leaf clover line. However DH who is very anti-woo, very atheist etc. says he fundamentally disagrees with the idea of manufactured luck. He wants to teach the kids they make their own luck, and that its their behaviour and attitude that will shape how the world responds to them.

While I don't disagree entirely with his premise, his vehemence surprised me. I feel that DC will be disappointed, especially as they have asked for so little - it seems churlish for Santa not to comply with what is a low value item. If I get it anyway then DH is going to take exception to seeing it on the school bag. The only solution I can cone up with is getting a key ring which isn't traditionally associated with luck, but let DC assume it is?

Anyone else got any solutions?

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Saisong · 14/12/2018 19:00

Thanks all, Santa will be bringing something - I now have in mind a black cat keyring as we got a black kitten earlier in the year. Don't know why I didn't think of it before!

TinselAngel the Harry Potter thing would be a good alternative, thanks.

SatsukiKusakabe I appreciated the sentiment!

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Ohyesiam · 14/12/2018 19:30

Explain to your husband that his kids are much more likely to create their own luck if their subconscious is engaged. It’s accessed through the imagination, which can be influenced by totems like good luck charms.
Humans are rational being of course, but if we weren’t driven by unconscious forces would there be some much addiction, would falling in love exist? Many behaviours some psychologists would say most behaviour is governed by the unconscious,

StarShapedWindow · 14/12/2018 19:49

If only it was true that you make your own luck! Life can be quite unfair and sometimes a little token to give comfort is what’s needed. I like your DH’s optimistic approach to life but it’s hardly accurate.

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