10? 11? 12? How old should a child be before the parents reveal the truth about Santa Claus?
2006-12-25 09:46:04 · 18 answers · asked by Naviator 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
A child should never be lied to about a mythical figure like Santa Claus. How do you expect them to ever trust you if you lie? Tell them the truth from about 2 years old that Santa Claus does not exist and that Christmas is something people like to do to have fun. When the child is older, tell him/her the truth so they won't have to discover it for themselves like I did, that Christmas is a lie; that it is based on Pagan rituals and has nothing to do with God. That is how a child learns to trust you.
2006-12-25 10:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Grinchgrl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents told me the truth about Santa Claus for this very reason. And the Easter bunny. But ironically not the tooth fairy. We were always encouraged to use our imaginations while playing and I lived most of my childhood in the world of make-believe. Still, I always managed to distinguish between God and things in my fantasy world. Even as a child, I could recognize that an omnipotent being is completely different than a fat man who dishes out toys.
2016-05-23 06:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I'm a parent and i have a 3 yr old and i also have an 18 yr old if the child questions u about the existence of Santa sure tell the child the truth, don't let him live out the false hope.I know a lot of other parents that couldn't do x-mas. They couldn't afford x-mas gifts for their children so i think if he asks then u tell him and / or her not volunteer the info.
2006-12-25 10:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by thelilsxysmoothone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents shouldn't get to choose when the right time is. When the child starts asking, then you should. I think it's best to leave it up to the kids to decide when to believe and when to face reality because with all that is going on in the world...children should have some magic in their lives even if its for a little bit. Merry Christmas!*
2006-12-25 10:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Choji-Canda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a child starts asking reasonable Questions just like Stevo said usually around 5 0r 6 is when i have noticed them to be intelligent
2006-12-25 09:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as someone tell their children that drivel, it teaches children that it is OK to trick others as long as it is in good fun. even if the trick lasts for years....I give my Children gifts because I love them, not because some mythological figure might have been crucified by the Romans for sedition, or because it's a birthday, etc. I give them gifts all the time.. Try this, buy a cool wooden box for those you love, nicely decorated, call it their personal "Gift box" every time they see that box, have a gift in it for them, just because you love them and you think they deserve a gift today, or any day...
2006-12-25 09:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Question.
I told my kids around 8-9. When they started to ask.
It was kind of sad, but it's still fun and exciting to see what "Santa" brings.
2006-12-25 15:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by Eye Candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Havenb't you seen the movie ELF?
Santa is real!!!
Haha, just kidding, but seriously,
I think parents should never reveal it to them. The kids should beleive in it until they stop beleiving on their own
2006-12-25 09:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by argentina1989 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When a child starts asking with reasonable questions
2006-12-25 09:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always have felt like that you don't have to reveal anything.... They just seem to figure it out for themselves, or catch "Santa" in the act.
2006-12-25 10:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Donna A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋