2006-09-02 07:36:13 · 36 answers · asked by Angel_Anton 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Don't ever let them know! They'll figure it out on their own. Nagging doubts will come into their head as they become mature.
2006-09-08 08:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Andi Lynn Martin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe in teaching my child (and future children) about Santa, Easter Bunny, etc. in the first place. I do this because, in my opinion, #1 I feel that if I teach them that Santa is real, but then later go back and say "That was just made up- there's no Santa", then who's to say that won't make them doubt the faith in God that I'm trying to teach them? (If I lie to them about one thing, then how do they know they can trust me to be honest about other things?) #2 teaching about Santa and Easter bunny detracts from the important focus of Christmas and Easter (the birth and then Crucifixion/resurrection of Jesus Christ). My parents raised me the same way, I never believed in Santa, the tooth fairy, Easter bunny, etc., but I still got gifts at Christmas, got money when I lost a tooth. I knew that these things came from my parents. I don't feel like I missed out on anything.
2006-09-02 14:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by JustMyOpinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child really never has to know that Santa Clause don't bring their presents, that the Easter Bunny doesn't hide Easter eggs or anything else. This is really up to you to tell your child if they do exist or not. I wouldn't tell my child about the Easter bunny on Easter and a few months later tell them that the Easter bunny doesn't exist - that might be really confusing for a young child. Follow you child's cues. If he/she starts showing doubt or questioning a lot - tell the truth! Good luck with that and have a great day.
2006-09-02 07:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by twisteddistance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 8 and 10 and they still believe. I don't encourage, nor discourage it. If it continues much past the age of 12, then I might have to say something. My 10 year old is I think starting to understand that Mommy is really Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy. But my youngest still whole heartedly believes. I don't see anything wrong with it unless it starts to get out of hand. Most kids figure it out for themselves by 12 or so, I was 7 when I figured it out, but I kept my mouth shut so I didn't crush my little brother's beliefs.
2006-09-02 07:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that they should know about the Easter bunny and stuff. It's a waste of time. The only thing I think they should believe in is Santa because Santa is real. Everyone has a Santa in them. Stuff like the tooth fairy and everything is just dumb. They usually figure it out themselves.
2006-09-03 13:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by nerd.:) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kids figure this out on their own. My parents never told me. Other children will start telling them things that they heard and you just have to let them beleive what they want. I wouldn't tell my kids that Santa and the Easter Bunny aren't real. They will be old enough one day to realize it and they will probably appreciate it if you didn't tell them. Keep the fun in the holidays cuz once I knew they weren't real, I didn't look forward to holidays as much.
2006-09-02 07:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by indigonipple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can handle this in many ways, my way was to tell them the true meaning about each holiday. As in Christmas= the birth of Christ, and the spirit of St. Nick was a man long ago who made toys and give to the poor children etc. The Net is a great source for the true stories of each Holiday. Children are smart and if you are honest with them now, they will love you and respect you always.
2006-09-07 11:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by chantileylace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time they figure it out themselves. I prefer to think of it this way. I was about 8 when I figured out Santa Claus wasn't real. I found out I was wrong when I grew up and had children. Now, I AM Santa Claus!
2006-09-02 09:38:33 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan and Angela C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 or 10!
2006-09-02 07:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by xSilverStarx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are your kids will know before you will tell them, they just keep it to themselves for fear of getting nothing. I still haven't officially told my kids but i also have not lied to them when they have asked half baked questions, we've also explained to them over the years that Santa, easterbunny etc. is not about the gifts, it's about the spirit of giving and the religious connotation that is attached to the holiday, Be brave, you'll make it through.
2006-09-02 07:52:52 · answer #10 · answered by Skanky McSkankypants 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as they question it,no matter what age. How long would you like to believe in a lie. But that's the way it is and I don't think it's wrong to have those fantasies as a young child, ,just keep them as short lived as possible. Keep it going because YOU think it's cute and watch your child learn how to mistrust you.....And that's just a father of four grown up kids opinion.
2006-09-02 08:14:36 · answer #11 · answered by Benj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋