For those of you with kids, or those of you without children, or blankfist who is shooting blanks, I would like to know what you feel about telling your child about the myth of Santa.

I was raised believing in Santa, and while I'm an asshole at times, I grew up OK. I don't remember really being heartbroken about it once I found out the truth. In fact, I remember figuring it out and not telling my parents I had figured it out so that I'd still receive more presents. Much to my surprise, I still got gifts from "Santa" after they found I had no more faith in him. In fact, when I visit my parents for Christmas, there's still a stocking filled by Santa as well as a gift or two from him as well.

I would like to know your thoughts on this though. I mean, after a child figures out the truth, could they lose trust and an overall respect for their parents' word? As, one day, I may have little ones of my own I would like to know others' opinions on this issue.