I have a 4 year-old nephew who is very determined NOT to believe in Santa. Its not that we've told him that there IS no Santa, he is just a very logical child and he cannot see the logic in flying deer and a plump man in a red suit. I don't know HOW he is so freaking logical, but he is. How on Earth can I convince this child to use his imagination?
2006-12-14 06:38:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Let him believe or not believe what he wants! Maybe bc kids are lied to about santa and eventually find out, they also feel that believing in other things are pointless...like God, or that they will actually use geometry after high school!
2006-12-14 08:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by Aubrey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have You ever wished for something for Christmas and got it?
When there was no way you should of . That was Santa Claus.
My Son decided there was no Santa, and I cryed, Cause it is such a strong thing to believe in. I told him there are a lot of things to not agree with, but there are things weather you believe or no that you should. Like God and Santa Claus, cause if you look back in time they are always there. So they have to be real. Plus on his package Write from santa on something you really didn't think he could get. and no one admit to geting it for him . Will make a believer out of him Have a Great Christmas!
2006-12-14 15:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by happy2us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you feel it's so important for him to believe in Santa Claus? My daughter is going to grow up knowing that Santa is fake. I much rather be honest with her now rather than tell her a lie and then turn around a few years down the line and say "I was lying to you, honey, Santa doesn't exist." I say just give up. He's right so why convince him he's wrong?
2006-12-14 15:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by Amy Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him if he can see air? If he says no (and he should), tell him that even though he can't, it's there. Do this with a couple of other things, then bring Santa into it. If he still doesn't buy into it, then he is just one of the rare kids who NEVER believe in Santa.
2006-12-14 14:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to emulate the tradition and show him that there is a Santa have your husband dress up like Santa and trick him into believing
2006-12-14 14:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by ~Stephie~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if he is logical enough not to believe then you shouldn't push the issue. It's ok for a child not to believe in Santa. I would encourage him to understand the real being of christmas....the birth of our savior.
2006-12-14 15:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not even try or suggest he believe in a complete lie,our biggest problem is teaching kids a lie,and then have them mad at us later for the lie.I remember when I found out that santa was not real,it tore me up,and I was extremely mad with everyone who supported that lie,so save yourself and the kid from the same.I'll bet he would not turn down a wonderful gift presented to him by his loving aunt,and you should take credit for giving it to him,not santa.
2006-12-14 14:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by lolo rachi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
omg leave the poor kid alone. if he doesnt beleive in santa then theres no way ure gunna convince him to. if he just sits at his desk and does math all day then you should be worried. but if he plays with his toys like a normal 4 yr old trust me he will be fine. next time u see him playing watch him, youll see how much imaginaion he has.
2006-12-14 15:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by PaRtYqUeEn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey - if your kids dont belive why force them?
my kids belived in santa till about the age of 11! and the rest still do belive!, but if they come to me i say he is real, but once they start questioning the logic then i tell them the truth.
its a shame he has figured it out so soon, but hey its a sign of intelligence, just tell him the truth, no point making him belive a lie
2006-12-14 15:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
write a letter from santa clause to him you can add little things in it about how he has been good this year and that santa is very proud of him...then tell him santa wants him to call this number, though he is very busy...he left him a voicemail and he can call every day till christmas...
the number is 800-972-6242...it's really cute.
good luck!!!
2006-12-14 14:45:48 · answer #10 · answered by MonsterMom 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋