My son on Friday came home from head start saying that Santa is not real. I am not sure how to react to him saying this. I want Christmas to be majestical for him and my two year old daughter, but this to not be weighing on his mind. I also think he is too young to tell him such things, and wondered if a parent has told their child, who in turn has told his or her classmates...
2006-12-04 04:17:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Actually, Santa is real. Obviously no one told you the real story of St. Nick. Look it up on line. There really was a Santa. And four years old is a perfect age (if you believe) to have the majic happen with Christmas and Santa. I would ask him why he said that. And he probably will tell you that someone told him that. And you can always say "Its to bad that (name) doesn't believe in Santa, but I believe" And Santa believes in you and maybe (name) will believe someday". Then explain where Santa grew up and how the magic happened. When he gets around 7/8 he'll ask you these questions again. And thats when you tell him the story of Santa. We celebrate the birth of Jesus; why not celebrate the life of Santa. Forever!
2006-12-04 04:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by HDGranny 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The truth is the best thing to tell him. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old and we never have done the Santa Clause thing. they both find Christmas just a enjoyable and any other kids. Just be sure to explain that some kids do believe in Santa Clause and that they shouldn't say anything about him not being real.
2006-12-04 12:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by mr_oilfield_78 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A four year old should "believe" for another two years and will if he gets a little reassurance from you. They always look to their parents as the authority. Tell him "well, I sure do and will be looking forward to Christmas for Santa". He'll believe you and not the kids at Head Start. Not at four years old. Tell him. Don't let him miss these magical years.
2006-12-04 12:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by clyde 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My friend had a good idea for this. She told the kids as long as they believe in Santa, Santa belives in you. Thus, they still get Santa presents. My son is 8 and he still believes. I think he's starting to have his doubts though, or he's just telling me he believes so I will feel good about it. I don't know. But just reassure your child the best way you can. You are the parent and he'll beleive you more than anyone else.
2006-12-04 12:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Tell him about Saint Nicholas. This man did exist and he believed in secret gift-giving. Santa Claus was though up from this individual; through time and because of Coca Cola, he is what we see today; Red suit, white beard, etc.
2006-12-04 12:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by fenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him who said such a thing and tell him whoever it was isn't going to get any presents for being such a disbeliever!!!! Of course Santa is real!!!
2006-12-05 09:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might be able to convince him. I cannot remember off hand but I think ameritech has something you can signup for to have Santa call your child for free. How cool would that be? You will have to do a search and see what you can find.
Another alternative to get him convinced is to make him a letter from santa. He is too young to read so he won't understand the postmark :)
2006-12-04 12:24:09 · answer #7 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When my kids came home and said the same thing me and my husband told him that the other kids just dont believe and that they might not get anything if they truly dont believe. Then we did things to make him believe like recieve a letter from santa leave out cookies for santa and let them see he ate some of them.
2006-12-04 12:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by shepissed 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
one of the kids probably heard it form a sibling and is trying to look smart. IF you want to keep the myth going, tell him that everyone has different beliefs, but your family believes in santa. If he is doubtful, tell him the truth, that santa reprsents the goodness of giving and thinking of others, but he's not really living at the north pole with elves.
2006-12-04 12:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i would tell him that santa buys some and you buy the rest and all and that santa is real and all btu he cant buy everything but if he dont believe in him then he wont have as many gifts because he wont get the extra from santa and all
2006-12-04 12:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋