Or any other make believe persion, like the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc.
2006-09-04 14:41:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I will tell my daughter when she ask me about it. When kids start talking about it at school and start making fun of them for still believe is when the truth has to come out, and it hurts.
2006-09-06 08:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children suspect about 4 or 5 that there really isn't a Santa, they just hope. As for the Easter Bunny and the Great Pumpkin, I think they know very quickly. The Tooth Fairy, now that's another subject, would you stop believing in someone that left you money.
2006-09-04 14:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what I have decided.I don't want to lie to my children about these things but they are so thrilled to believe in them.So when I'm asked about Santa or whoever it maybe at the time ..I tell them it is what you believe in your heart..But I'm 32 and still my mother gets me and my sisters Santa gifts and puts them under the tree..My husband also gets me a gift from Santa.I believe kids figure it out around 10 or so..But I have one who has and one who hasn't so I just tell them it is what they believe in their heart and it's a tradition in my home to always get from the Easter bunny or Santa so I guess it doesn't' matter around here..Hope this helps..
2006-09-05 01:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Love Song 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no specific age, it varies by child. I do think it is cruel to let them continue to believe after most of their peers no longer do.
Something I did was to let my child know that we are all Santa Claus (or insert other character here) - because we all bring love and joy to each other during the holiday - that we are doing good by thinking of others rather than of ourselves.
The magic of any giving is in that gift of joy you give to another. The beauty of it all is that the giving ends up feeling good as well.
2006-09-04 14:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by BettyBoop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER tell your kid that he exists for real,, once they find out you lied, they'll doubt religion and anything else you tell them.
Best thing to do is what I did. My daughter thought Santa Clause was a fun topic, so I was honest. I told her we could "pretend" he was real, she could visit him, and as long as she left hints the "mommy" could find on what she wanted, we could pretend that Santa brought it for her.
We had A LOT of fun with it this way. We told stories together about Santa, and other things that really brought us close because she trusted me.
She also appreciates the honesty now that she's an adult.
My son didn't want to play the game,, he just wanted his presents and he wanted them early,, but he's somewhat autistic, so it's understandable
2006-09-04 15:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom_Fighter_From_Mars 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I half way agree with that girl saying children shouldn't be lied to even if it is to pleasure their little imaginations. I have known of some children being truly shattered by the parents dishonesty. But that isn't what you asked so shut my face!
Here is my input: children start figuring that out around 8ish I think though some don't get with the program till they are like eleven which is sad. I would say tell them young before that punk classmate does.
2006-09-04 14:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by JenaMarie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What Santa Claus isnt Real? I think I am Going to Cry! Lol
2006-09-04 14:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Legion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know when someone just told me, I was crushed. And I was in the 5th grade. But I imagine I was probably on the cusp of figuring it out on my own.
But the worst part.... our teacher told the entire class. It was really cruel. She thought she was doing us all a favor, but I'm sure that not all the parents would agree. They were the ones who had to deal with the aftermath.
2006-09-04 14:50:40 · answer #8 · answered by Cole 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who says he doesn't exist??? He is the spirit of the season. I see him at the nursing homes, hospitals visiting the kids, the parents gathering the goodies together for their kids. Its a warm feeling we should all have at that time of the year. Whether you are christian or not, season is a time of giving, loving and caring. My question is, " What is wrong with that?"
Let kids figure out for themselves, but as adults, the spirit of Christmas should be kept alive with-in each and everyone of us.
2006-09-05 02:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They shouldnt be ecouraged to believe in Santa in the first place.
And what do you mean the Easter Bunny is make believe. He's real. He's real!
2006-09-04 14:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by WORLD CLASS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋