Tonya: But if Santa Claus is not real, why do people make it up?
Rochelle: Tonya, Santa is just a way to teach kids about the spirit of giving. He's just a symbol, that's all.
Tonya: Oh.
Rochelle: Tonya, you're a big girl, and, now that you're old enough to know the truth, it's your responsibility to not spoil it for other kids, okay?
Tonya: Because you want to give them something to believe in.
Rochelle: Exactly. That's my big girl. [kisses her forehead] So, you do understand.
Tonya: Yeah. It's okay to lie. Good night, Mommy.
[flash-forward:]
Adult Chris: [v.o.] You think explaining Santa Claus to Tonya was hard, you should have been there for the birds and the bees.
Tonya: Eww, that's nasty!