Here, a writer argues that a tradition she's always found unappealing—forcing crying kids to take photos with Santa—is a violation of your kid's autonomy, and more cruel than it is funny.

Photo/iWitness HOUSTON -- For some kids, a big stranger in a red suit can be kind of intimidating...terrifying even! These are photos our viewers have sent in of kids terrified of Santa Claus.

KEARNEY — Tots who are unsure about Santa Claus can skip sitting on his lap but still enjoy cocoa and cookies with him at Hilltop Mall this Christmas season. Santa will arrive at 4 p.m. Friday. The ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- For some kids, meeting the guy in the red suit can be a terrifying event! These are photos our viewers have sent in of kids terrified of Santa Claus. Send us your pics to us at ...