What age do you think that you should tell kids Santa is not real.I believe but my cousins daughter is 7 and her mom told her that Santa is not real.What age?
2006-12-02 06:18:12 · 20 answers · asked by mia19367 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Do you think that it is taking away the way children act?
2006-12-02 07:25:51 · update #1
Wow seven to me is way too young. I found out about a month after my ninth Christmas. I believe that this is such a magical time for them that they should be able to enjoy it all as much as possible. However if they don't know after the Christmas of when they are in fifth grade it might be time to start hinting things. I believe that children act better around this time of year since they think that Santa is watching them. However if your oldest child does not believe and your younger children do believe the older child might realized all the stress that comes with Christmas and might be willing to help out a little more. (Or at least that is what happened for me)
I hope this helped and I hope that your Christmas is as stress-free as possible and is very enjoyable.
Merry Christmas and God Bless
Sara
2006-12-02 08:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember when I was a little girl that some other children told me that Santa wasn't real and so on Christmas morning even though they had put "from Santa" on some of the presents I said something and my folks went ahead and told me that Santa really was not real and that THEY had bought the gifts and put Santa on them. I can't remember what age I was but yeah go ahead and tell your child about Santa before they ask you and you have to tell them the truth anyway.
2006-12-02 14:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you ever tell the kids that Santa is not real? They'll figure it out for themselves. Why bust their bubble to tell them that one of the magical things in the world is just bunk? There is enough trouble in the world for them to find and negotiate around. Wars, famine, lousy people, etc. Keep it a secret as long as possible. They'll know, but you can sort of keep it the world's worst kept secret. It becomes something between you and the kids and this brings you closer. Truth is not all its cracked up to be.
2006-12-02 14:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Erik B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was 11 years old and My niece that is now 13 was about 10 when she found out Santa wasn't real. Her mom was punishing her for telling her sister and brother that Santa wasn't real.
2006-12-02 15:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out when i was in the 4th grade and wish every christmas that i still believed in it because the excitement that use to be there every christmas is lost. So I say let the believe till they way older than 7 at least 12.
2006-12-02 14:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by valeri 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Around age 10 or so but most kids find out from there friends at age 7 or 8. It is up to you if you think she is mature enough to know then you should tell her.
GOOD LUCK,
MISS MOLLY
2006-12-02 15:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Molly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you should tell your kids let them find out on there own and ask you if Santa is real or they will just tell you they dont believe anymore.
2006-12-02 14:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by dhomie!!!!$$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, they will find out sooner or later. I realized it when I was about 5 and no one had to tell me. If he/she still believes past the age of 7 or 8 though, it might be time to sit down and break the truth to them slowly.- Frances
2006-12-02 14:26:24 · answer #8 · answered by fashleyluong 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa is what is inside your heart. The spirit of Christmas remains there forever, all you do is tell her to believe in how she feels inside. Remind her of the magic, the joy, and happiness the season brings and let her know it lasts forever.
2006-12-02 14:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by windspirit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should tell them when they're 18, although I think that's silly. Of course Santa is real! Why tell them otherwise? They are missing ut on fun if they don't believe in Santa. That iswhy you should wait to tell them (even though I still believe in him).
2006-12-02 15:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by ilovehedgie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋