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re: At what age should you tell your children there is no Santa?
Posted on 11/16/20 at 12:24 am to jennBN
Posted on 11/16/20 at 12:24 am to jennBN
I had a buddy who refused to do the whole santa thing with his kids. Thought it was such a dick move of him. Nothing in life will ever match the joy and magic I had as a kid believing in Santa.
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Posted on 11/16/20 at 12:56 am to jennBN
What are talking about , of course there is a Santa
Posted on 11/16/20 at 1:11 am to jennBN
Never. They’ll figure out whatever. You just say “if you don’t believe, you won’t receive.” Keep putting some things out before morning even when they’re past the age of believing. Keep the magic going. It’s fun for all! My parents did that.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 1:15 am to jennBN
Come on man, OweO reads this board.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 1:36 am to jennBN
I found out when I was 5. Didn't bother me when I found out I would still get presents
Posted on 11/16/20 at 4:22 am to jennBN
We let our kids figure it out for themselves. When they had a shred of doubt, the first thing we ask them was “what do you REALLY believe?” And if they said they don’t believe in him, then we confirmed it for them and moved on.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 4:23 am to Got Heeem
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Never do Santa. Sad you people lie to your kids like that.
Know how I know you don’t have kids? But thanks for the advice considering your knee deep experience.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 4:34 am to jennBN
In a world where some people believe mickey mouse is real and everything should be free to everyone, might as well not say anything or you could be arrested for child abuse.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 4:34 am to jennBN
I have never told them....they both knew at about 9 or 10 and would ask and we would tell them as long as they believed in magic there was magic to be had. I don't think its necessary to tell them unless they insist on your being honest...I wouldn't outright lie to them just let them believe what they will, they will come around sooner than later and Christmas will not be the same for them or you....
Posted on 11/16/20 at 4:38 am to jennBN
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Is it worse coming from other kids, though?
There ain't no way to prevent this...they will start getting that information from other kids at about 5 or 6. Most kids know by 8 or 9 and admit knowing at about 9-10. In my experience, 2 of my own, one niece that we raised and a sister 15 years younger than I.
Our son is 21 and he still gets a visit from Santa. My wife insists on it and he is not opposed to the idea. Its strange to see a bottle of scotch and a box of cigars in the Santa pile! She also sees to it that Santa comes to see me every year....and she gets a gift from Santa also.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 6:16 am to Twenty 49
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My 9 year old just found out by reading this thread, so thanks a fricking lot
Someone should call social services on this baw for child abuse.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 6:25 am to jennBN
I let them figure it out on their own. The oldest two figured it out at 10 or 11. I have a 10 year old now and she still believes.
I figured it at 8 and always wished I hadn't that soon.
I figured it at 8 and always wished I hadn't that soon.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 6:33 am to TDsngumbo
They will figure it out at school or their friends
Posted on 11/16/20 at 6:36 am to nicholastiger
Yep, and their siblings. I'd bet if someone did some research, you'd find that the average "there's no santa age" drops big time for third, fourth, fifth siblings.
This post was edited on 11/16/20 at 6:37 am
Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:05 am to jennBN
When they ask you if he is real. Don't take it away from them earlier, they only get to be kids for a little while.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:19 am to Gris Gris
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Never. They’ll figure out whatever. You just say “if you don’t believe, you won’t receive.” Keep putting some things out before morning even when they’re past the age of believing. Keep the magic going. It’s fun for all! My parents did that.
This! I know my 11 yr old doesn’t believe, but he has younger siblings and he knows if he doesn’t believe he won’t receive. My parents never “told” us, but we always had a Christmas morning where presents magically appeared well past my teen years and I know it made them happy for us to play along, so we did. I expect the same from my children.
We have always had a huge production on Christmas morning though. Santa leaving clues and a scavenger hunt to find the presents. Carry on that tradition with my children and they love it. Hopefully it never ends.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:42 am to lsuwontonwrap
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They're gonna find out from their friends. That's how I found out. And also...it didn't bother me.
Same here. So I came home and asked my mom told me that once I knew the truth that Christmas would never be the same.
She was right. I think I was in 3rd grade when I started hearing rumblings but it was confirmed in 4th grade.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:59 am to jennBN
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At what age should you tell your children there is no Santa?
When they learn to talk.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:22 am to jennBN
If you are wondering, then they already know.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:23 am to jennBN
They'll find out on their own pretty young these days.
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