when should i tell them thers no santa?how old is to old..or should i let them figure it out on there own?

Question

there 7 and 8 years old?

Answer 1

Let them find out on their own; they'll grow out of it eventually. Let them enjoy it while they're still willing to believe it. It definitely adds something to the holiday spirit, too. They're still so young!

Answer 2

Spell-check/grammar-check, baby.
No! Do not tell them!
One day, one of your children will ask you.
You say, "What do YOU think?"
If he says he thinks it's all bunk, Give him a hug and and big smile, and say "Let's not tell Susie, ok? She'll get it soon enough." That way, you'll be including the older one in your conspiracy and make him/her feel more grown-up and protective of the younger one.
If he says "I still believe, but kids at school..." Give him a big hug and say, "I don't know if you are ever too old to believe in Santa and miracles, and goodness, are you? I believe.You believe what you want and don't worry about what those kids tell you."
If they get into "You lied to us," ask them if Sesame Street, Thomas the Train, the Wizard of Oz or another of their favorite STORIES is a lie?
Tell them how proud you are that they are growing up and able to tell the difference between a fairy tale and the real true IDEAS that they are trying to explain, like how important it is to be kind and generous to people. Tell them Santa is teaching them how you are supposed to behave AS IF someone was watching you all the time. Say things you can't see are more important than things you can see, like love, happiness, and goodness.
Then take them out for a treat and congratulate them for being so big and grown up. And remind them not to tell others who are not as big as them, so they won't get hurt.

Answer 3

It would depend on how mature the child is. At ages 7 & 8, I would let them continue to enjoy Christmas. Once they find out there is no Santa is becomes commercial.

Answer 4

LEt em figure it out on there own. When they do you can learn to explain Why we play santa game(Fun, Magical) Most important lesson for a parent is to always have a reason they say and do what they do in reference to their children.

Answer 5

I found out when I was 10 years old. My parents told me a couple weeks after Christmas, along with the fact there was no Easter bunny, but I had already figured out that bunnys dont hop around your house and give you jelly beans.

Answer 6

I miss the innocent days of my childhood when I believed in Santa. Let them enjoy themselves. My parents never straightout told me, I just figured it out. Let them figure it out for themselves.

Answer 7

I would tell them -- personally, I don't like the whole Santa Clause game. You should tell them sooner rather than later in order to stave off future embarrassment or traumatizing.

Answer 8

I vote to let them figure it out on their own. There is so much expected of kids very early on, so why not let them believe for as long as possible?

Answer 9

They should start to figure it out soon...mine did, even though we never told him...friends tell them, the same wrapping paper that is in the closet, or on friends gifts...

Answer 10

i wont be telling my kids about santa if they ask its a old fairy tale. i lost trust in my mum for lying to me about santa