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re: When did you/your kids stop believing in Santa?
Posted on 12/25/25 at 11:37 am to BamaCoaster
Posted on 12/25/25 at 11:37 am to BamaCoaster
I think 5th or 6th grade
I thought the reindeer flying was nonsense
But i honestly believed that there was a dude in a station wagon that was assisting in delivery of presents
I thought the reindeer flying was nonsense
But i honestly believed that there was a dude in a station wagon that was assisting in delivery of presents
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Posted on 12/25/25 at 11:43 am to BamaCoaster
I have 4 dusghters, mid-20’s to early 30’s. My wife and I still have never admitted to them that there is no Santa. Obviously, they know, but talking with them, and grandkids, about Santa adds to the Christmas spirit.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:04 pm to BamaCoaster
9-10 is the general age for most kids and was about the age most of my peers.
In today's Google age it may be lower.
In today's Google age it may be lower.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:05 pm to BamaCoaster
Wait, Santa isn’t real?
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:12 pm to BamaCoaster
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He’s in kindergarten, and I mentioned in passing to my wife that this is prob last year or one of last years he’ll believe, as I stopped believing in the first grade.
He will believe for much longer if you sell it. First grade is kinda crazy to stop believing. I would think the earliest would be 3rd grade. My 6th grader still believes and I’m kinda dumbfounded. I keep waiting for her to ask me but she hasn’t. I will tell her if she does at this point.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:21 pm to BamaCoaster
For me, I don't remember.
For my kid, he knew it was a scam by age 9. He's 10 this year and we didn't even pretend. And he was just as lit up for Christmas morning as ever, perhaps more. He had a good Christmas this year. Perhaps best ever. Which is good, because he may not get a good one next year as the benchods take my job.
For my kid, he knew it was a scam by age 9. He's 10 this year and we didn't even pretend. And he was just as lit up for Christmas morning as ever, perhaps more. He had a good Christmas this year. Perhaps best ever. Which is good, because he may not get a good one next year as the benchods take my job.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 12:51 pm to deeprig9
I don't remember exactly but I know it was just before middle school. I would have to say around 5th grade.
I think a lot has to do with how much you sell it. For me my mom was very good at hiding the presents. She would do all the wrapping while I was still in school and she locked the presents in places I would never even think of looking. She was also incredibly quiet on Christmas Eve night putting the presents under the tree. Due to all of that, it definitely allowed me to believe probably 1 - 2 years later than most.
I feel like 3rd or 4th grade is the time for most kids now. With the internet, I think it would be next to impossible to keep it from them longer than that. 1st grade is definitely way too young to stop believing in Santa.
I think a lot has to do with how much you sell it. For me my mom was very good at hiding the presents. She would do all the wrapping while I was still in school and she locked the presents in places I would never even think of looking. She was also incredibly quiet on Christmas Eve night putting the presents under the tree. Due to all of that, it definitely allowed me to believe probably 1 - 2 years later than most.
I feel like 3rd or 4th grade is the time for most kids now. With the internet, I think it would be next to impossible to keep it from them longer than that. 1st grade is definitely way too young to stop believing in Santa.
This post was edited on 12/25/25 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 12/25/25 at 1:08 pm to BamaCoaster
10-11. They kept it up for our samethe last year.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 1:12 pm to BamaCoaster
There's a difference in "believing" and "enjoying."
And it's the whole writing a letter to Santa thing
And then the letter Santa writes back.
It's as much for me as it is for them. Performative, and if we are all in on it...doesn't hurt anyone.
And it's the whole writing a letter to Santa thing
And then the letter Santa writes back.
It's as much for me as it is for them. Performative, and if we are all in on it...doesn't hurt anyone.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 1:36 pm to BamaCoaster
Another poster said it best last year. Presents at his house were signed by Santa…and if you wanted them, you better swallow your pride and commend his reindeer.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 2:45 pm to BamaCoaster
I was about 10. But at our mom and dad’s, if you were home at Christmas, Santa came to see you.
As adults, we do Santa gifts for each other. Santa Paws came to see the dogs.
As adults, we do Santa gifts for each other. Santa Paws came to see the dogs.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 3:05 pm to BamaCoaster
I was about 10
A problem kids have today that we did not is access to information. Social media, google, etc.
A problem kids have today that we did not is access to information. Social media, google, etc.
Posted on 12/25/25 at 3:26 pm to ThePoo
All of mine seemed to know somewhere between 10 and 12. My 11 year old acts like he still believe, but I'm pretty sure he knows better. I want to address it (he is the youngest of the kids) but my wife wants to keep it up, even if its just appearance.
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