What happens if parents touch Elf on the Shelf?

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If a parent touches an Elf on the Shelf, the elf will lose its magic and will not be able to fly back to the North Pole.

Do parents move the elf on the shelf at night?

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• Do parents move the elf on the shelf at night?
• Is the Elf on the Shelf fake?
• Who moves the elf?
• What are the rules for the elf on the shelf?
• Is Santa real or is it just your parents?
• Who is Santa’s mom?
• Should I tell my 10 year old there is no Santa?
• At what age do kids stop believing in Santa?
• Are you supposed to have more than one Elf on the Shelf?
• What are parents supposed to do with Elf on the Shelf?
• How does a child get an Elf on the Shelf?
• How do you activate elf on a shelf?

Yes, the parents move the elf on the shelf each night.

Is the Elf on the Shelf fake?

Many people believe that the Elf on the Shelf is fake.

Who moves the elf?

The elf moves according to the player’s input.

What are the rules for the elf on the shelf?

The elf on the shelf rules are that the elf can only move when nobody is looking. The elf must always return to the same spot each morning.

Is Santa real or is it just your parents?

It’s a mixture of both! Santa is a real person, but it is also your parents.

Who is Santa’s mom?

Santa’s mom is Mrs. Claus.

Should I tell my 10 year old there is no Santa?

This is a difficult question to answer. Some parents feel comfortable continuing the Santa Claus tradition with their children until they are old enough to understand the truth on their own. Other parents feel that it is important to be honest with their children about the existence of Santa Claus, especially if they have older siblings who may reveal the truth. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to tell your child the truth about Santa Claus is a personal one and should be based on your own family values and beliefs.

At what age do kids stop believing in Santa?

Some kids may stop believing in Santa Claus as early as age 6 or 7, while others may continue to believe well into their teenage years or beyond. Ultimately, it is up to each individual child to decide when they no longer believe in Santa.

Are you supposed to have more than one Elf on the Shelf?

Some people choose to have multiple elves, while others only have one. There is no set rule on how many elves people should have.

What are parents supposed to do with Elf on the Shelf?

As parents can do whatever they want with Elf on the Shelf. Some common ideas include hiding the elf in different places around the house each day, or having the elf perform various playful “tasks” or “missions”. Ultimately, it is up to the parents to decide how they want to use Elf on the Shelf in their own home.

How does a child get an Elf on the Shelf?

A child can get an Elf on the Shelf by asking their parents to buy one for them. Elves are also sometimes given as gifts.

How do you activate elf on a shelf?

The elf on a shelf is activated by turning it on at the switch on its back.

My Kid touched the Elf on the Shelf; now what?

Here’s What to Do if Your Kids Touches the Elf on the Shelf! 

I can tell you first hand that I spend a lot of time on our Elf on the Shelf. I put him in different poses leading up to Christmas, and we had a lot of fun with it.

However, sometimes there is that one child that wants to touch the Elf.

When this happens, I try to keep my cool, but I have come up with a list of things to say and do when or if your kids touch the Elf on the Shelf.

Be sure to put on your sarcasm hat when reading these ideas.

1. Break into tears. I KNOW you can reach deep down inside of yourself and bring those tears out. Not the fake sobbing kind that your Kid knows is fake; bring on the real tears, girl. Your Kid should feel bad for touching that Elf, and tears are the only way to do that.
2. Elf payback is the worse. Don’t even let your Kid know you saw him touching the Elf. Elf payback is always the worse. While your child is sleeping, have the Elf do something naughty to them. Perhaps putting shaving cream on their hands is one thing you could do, so they get it all over themselves. Or you could pour water on their bed and make them think they peed themselves.
3. “He’s watching you and can tell me everything.” If your child believes in Elf in the Shelf, they probably think that your Elf is watching. It doesn’t have to be creepy, but if you find out that your child touched the Elf, you can say, “I know you touched. Elf tells me everything.” Kids are sensitive and will probably believe your lie.
4. He will become an ice cube. If your child touches the Elf in your house, something you could do is put your Elf in the freezer. You’ll have to put him in a container with water to make him freeze like an ice cube. How horrifying would it be to make your child watch their Elf unfreeze, all because they couldn’t keep their hands to themselves.
5. Put the Elf on strike. Some kids won’t stop touching no matter what you do. Just like moms go on strike when we’re mad, put that Elf on strike. Make that little guy or gal a picket sign and stick it to your kids. If they can’t follow the rules, Elf is going on strike for the season. Sprinkle some pixie dust (glitter) on the Elf, and he will come back to life!
6. Tell them, “every time they touch the elf, Santa brings them one less gift on Christmas morning.” If there’s anything your child wants for Christmas, it’s their gifts. Each time they touch the Elf, they get one less present. Of course, this will bring on the waterworks, so use this excuse sparingly.
7. “Every time you touch the Elf on the Shelf, a reindeer dies.” Some parents have to get serious with their kids. They don’t get that it’s against the rules to touch that Elf on a Shelf. If they refuse to listen, a few reindeer are going to have to die this year due to your child’s disobedience.

For all the parents in disbelief that a parent would say these things to their Kid over an Elf on the Shelf, this post is pure satire (but seriously, #4 and #5 is the go-to ones for us).

However, if your Kid isn’t listening to you on this Elf issue, you may have to pull out some Elf on the Shelf No Touching Ammunition.

For a few easy ways to fix this problem, here’s what you need to do if your child touches the Elf:

Have your child write a note to Santa or your Elf, saying “sorry”!

Have them sprinkle a little cinnamon on their Elf.

If you want to take it further, have the kids sing Christmas carols. I could do without the extra noise, so I’m not doing that.

Having the boys write a note to Santa and sprinkle cinnamon seems to work well for us!

Have your kids do an act of kindness (you could have your Elf leave the note for your child to complete this task). 

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If you’re new to the whole Elf on the Shelf idea, then you can read about what this whole crazy phenomenon is all about HEREand the introduction of our Elf- Elfie!

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