My daughter is 6 years old and in the first grade. She has other students that both beleive in Santa and those that don't around her in the classroom. This is a very tender age and an imaginative one. Should I continue to encourage her to beleive in that which she does not see, or should I tell her the adult truth? Do I let her figure it out on her own? Help!!
2006-12-22 12:29:43 · 39 answers · asked by serenityschaos 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
6 years old is still quite young. I believe that at this age a child's imagination should be cultivated as much as possible. If she seems to WANT to believe in Santa, then by all means, encourage it. Think back...the magic of Santa was SUCH a big deal to us as children. As we get older, all the magic and wonder that we had as children disappears. I miss those times! Let her hang onto it as long as she can! It certainly will not hurt her. She will come to a decision about Santa (not being real) on her own when she is ready. You will know when she has truly given up on the belief and can confirm it at that time. For now....ler her live the magic!
2006-12-22 12:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by Amy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should probably let her believe its real, for now. Who knows, she might have figured it out by now.
For example, I stopped believing in Santa at a VERY early age, and then acted as it I did in order to gain more presents. (I now understand that this is wrong)
Your best bet would be to wait until she asks if Santa is real, and then tell her the truth. If she doesn't do this before middle school...have a nice discussion with her about the truth behind this subject.
2006-12-22 13:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Savannah C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In younger kids, that's where the true Spirit of Christmas lies. The dreaded "Santa isn't real" can very easily crush that spirit and make them less excited about the holiday season. I would advise to let her believe as long as she wants to, let her find out on her own when she learns in a more mature way where that spirit lies within her. I read a previous answer about Polar Express... make sure she watches that! Besides, at 19, I love it too!!! Good luck!
PS- I still believe!!!
"Believe in what your heart is saying, hear the melody that's playing, there's no time to waste, there's so much to celebrate. Believe in what you feel inside, and give your dreams the wings to fly, you'll have everything you need, if you just believe"- Believe, Josh Groban (Polar Express Soundtrack)
2006-12-22 13:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by music_girl8705 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 is still very young and Santa is the whole magic of Christmas for children. Dont tell her. Wait until she's at an age where she'd make herself look like a fool,but by then Im sure she would have stopped believing already. Dont spoil the excitement.
2006-12-22 12:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by TrofyWife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell her the adult truth. Show her the movie Polar Express - it explains how the truth about Santa is in your heart, the ability and courage to believe in good in the world around them. Eventually she will realize that the Santa that buys her gifts to put under the tree is you, but always put something under the tree that is from Santa.
2006-12-22 12:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by cherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your daughter figure it out on their own, why ruin it for her? Life is harsh enough for children today and a little make believe is good for them. Personally, I would tell her that the other children are mistaken, that Santa is real, etc. Generations of kids have grown up believing in Santa and it hasn't done them any harm. Those that don't believe in telling children fairy tales don't believe in Christmas anyway. If someone in the family dies they are the first to rush them to the funeral because they believe in showing them the harsh reality of life...................so sad.
2006-12-22 12:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by Incognito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very tough. I personally think you should just let your child believe in Santa. Let your kid believe in whatever, just don't not make your kid believe by emphizing santa. This is still an imaginative age like you said and children should have a time in their life where they can believe in non real things. Have xmas stuff around the house. just don't say to your kid "santa is real! trust me and not the other kids" or something. You might lose their trust.
2006-12-22 12:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would let her figure it out on her own. Unless she gets to an age where the kids will make fun of her. If you let her figure it out on her own, the blow won't be as hard to her as if you were to tell her. Keep in mind, you will have that memory for the rest of your life! (I'm not trying to put a guilt trip on you-sorry). But isn't it fun to pretend to be Santa? You get milk and cookies and you get to have fun baking and getting them ready with her!
2006-12-22 12:42:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not telling my kids about Santa bec. MY hubby threw a fit. But I knew the Truth about at age 5 but we played pretend like it was real. It's up to you.
2006-12-22 12:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her believe in santa..she will remember those days fondly when she is an adult..not to mention you will remember those days fondly too.. if she questions santa just tell her everyone is entitled to believe what they want...
the magic of xmas is just that...when my son questioned santa i went so far as to have a friend call him pretending to be santa..now a days the kids grow up so fast..let her enjoy this part of her life..
2006-12-23 08:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by diane b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋