From Slate Magazine · Arionne Nettles · · 50s
Elf on the Shelf Holiday Chaos
Parents juggle two kids' conflicting Elf on the Shelf expectations for Christmas.
In brief
Parents juggle two kids' conflicting Elf on the Shelf expectations for Christmas. Parents resolve conflicting children's Elf on the Shelf expectations by moving the elf to new locations. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Jacob's fear
Jacob 3-year-old refuses to have the elf near him after learning it watches him.
Iris's excitement
Iris 6-year-old wants the elf in the family room for her holiday traditions.
Parental dilemma
Parents must satisfy both children's conflicting elf expectations for Christmas.
Solutions proposed
Move the elf to new locations when kids are apart, like during baths or separate activities.
Flexible approach
Parents can create holiday rules on the fly without strict elf placement rules.
Quick fix
Ten minutes of creative elf placement solves the holiday conflict.
The main idea
Parents resolve conflicting children's Elf on the Shelf expectations by moving the elf to new locations.
