The arrival of December means the countdown to Christmas Day has officially started, but for parents, it also marks the return of the infamous Elf on the Shelf. Despite being a phenomenon amongst kids across the country, some adults can't bear to take part in the annual activity, which sees parents place their Elf in a new hiding place each morning through December for children to find.
Taking to popular forum Mumsnet, a mum has sparked debate after refusing to undergo the tradition this year. The woman explained to her son that the iconic elf only makes an appearance when children misbehave, but she's quickly regretting her decision.
Captioning the viral post, the mum-of-one wrote: "To say no to elf on the shelf."
