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re: At what age did your kids stop believing in Santa?
Posted on 12/20/23 at 11:02 pm to StringedInstruments
Posted on 12/20/23 at 11:02 pm to StringedInstruments
My 8 yo son is probably in his last Christmas believing. He is asking too many questions.
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Posted on 12/20/23 at 11:19 pm to blueboxer1119
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He asked for the truth. So I told him the truth.
Right. Magic.
Posted on 12/20/23 at 11:35 pm to StringedInstruments
I knew it was done when “Santa” gave me the 10 speed bike in a box and I had to put it together. To be fair, I could disassemble and reassemble a bike like a NASCAR pit crew and Dad wasn’t good at that type of thing.
That was probably around 12.
We pulled the plug last year. Oldest is in HS and youngest was 12. They knew, but the charade went on long enough. I wrote a letter and had our neighbor write it in calligraphy that said Santa needed to move on to focus on younger kids. For me it was emotional because that’s like a door closing on their youth and losing the magic of Christmas. Nobody else GAS.
That was probably around 12.
We pulled the plug last year. Oldest is in HS and youngest was 12. They knew, but the charade went on long enough. I wrote a letter and had our neighbor write it in calligraphy that said Santa needed to move on to focus on younger kids. For me it was emotional because that’s like a door closing on their youth and losing the magic of Christmas. Nobody else GAS.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 12:20 am to StringedInstruments
My older ones have likely figured it out but they aren’t letting on, likely keeping it going for their younger sibling. Still, for all those who lean towards just telling them at some point - why? You only get so many of these years. Santa will come in some way or another until me and momma are empty nesters. Hell, it keeps me young probably far more than it does them. And quiet Christmas mornings are gonna be here sooner than you know.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 12:32 am to StringedInstruments
I told my kids that Santa only makes Toys. Santa doesn’t do iPads, make-up, clothes, video games; nothing electronic. Santa always exists, it’s just the older you get, he brings you less stuff. Eventually you age out of the stuff that Santa brings, and God willing you’ll have kidds of your own.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 12:32 am to StringedInstruments
If he’s 10 and goes to public school, he knows.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 2:14 am to Shamoan
I was precocious as a child and remember being 4 and trying to quantify the time needed for Santa to deliver toys to every home in the world and it clearly being impossible. I hated that I had to pretend around other children that he was real and even moreso around adults that I knew were lying to me.
We aren't pretending with our children that Santa is real. There's no less magic in generosity in Christmas when it's your immediate family taking the time to listen to the things that you want most and seeing the joy in their face when they thank you for it.
We aren't pretending with our children that Santa is real. There's no less magic in generosity in Christmas when it's your immediate family taking the time to listen to the things that you want most and seeing the joy in their face when they thank you for it.
This post was edited on 12/21/23 at 2:15 am
Posted on 12/21/23 at 2:34 am to StringedInstruments
This generation of kids, I'd give it to 15
Posted on 12/21/23 at 3:01 am to StringedInstruments
Around 10 or 11ish. I never told them so the transition was smooth.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 5:22 am to StringedInstruments
What? No Santa?
Posted on 12/21/23 at 5:30 am to Shamoan
quote:It’s borderline cruel to let your kid go to a public middle school thinking there’s a Santa Claus.
Tell kids between 10 and 11. After 5th grade is pushing it.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 6:47 am to StringedInstruments
Started doubting it around 8. Didn't believe by 10. It was around that time that my 4th grade teacher confirmed it.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:04 am to StringedInstruments
My 10 year old hopped in the car one day last year and randomly spouted "The whole Santa thing just doesnt make sense. There is no way that someone comes down the chimney and into the house, yada yada..." Wife confirmed and she was all good.
My 7 year old who is not nearly as emotionally mature as my older daughter was at that age is still all in, although she questioned the validity of the elf a few nights ago.
10 year old now enjoys staying up with us and setting "santa" things out for younger sister.
My 7 year old who is not nearly as emotionally mature as my older daughter was at that age is still all in, although she questioned the validity of the elf a few nights ago.
10 year old now enjoys staying up with us and setting "santa" things out for younger sister.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:11 am to Polar Pop
Our oldest told us he knew Santa was not real around 6-7ish, but was afraid of saying anything bc he thought we might stop giving him presents. He went along with it for a couple more years
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:12 am to StringedInstruments
Should be over after 8yr old Christmas. I’m not a fan of all the lying and deception. If he has a younger sibling he will still get all of the Santa enjoyment by hyping it up for them.
People wait too long because they think the kid will be upset. They are usually relieved because they’ve sensed it for so long.
4th grade is when kids start talking about the myth of Santa at school.
People wait too long because they think the kid will be upset. They are usually relieved because they’ve sensed it for so long.
4th grade is when kids start talking about the myth of Santa at school.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 7:34 am to StringedInstruments
Mine is 9 and is still a believer. We were worried that a hooligan or two in his class would protest his existence causing controversy, but even the 4th grade (class above him) still believes.
I think that when they turn 11 its time to break the news.
Savoring every minute of it now.
I think that when they turn 11 its time to break the news.
Savoring every minute of it now.
Posted on 12/21/23 at 9:35 am to Norbert
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Sounds like you and your friends were assholes
It was the entire class... to be fair the kid grew up to be a great athlete and wrestler. I think we should take credit for that. Toughened him up.
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