I asked my 6 year old son what he is asking "Santa" for.He told me that he's too old to get toys from Santa.I asked him why and he said that is "friend" told him that Santa wasn't real.This friend is 10.Anyway I told him that of course Santa is real,but he still doubts it.I have a 3 year old and a 15 month old as well.I thought they'd all believe 'til they were like 9 or 10.What can I say to make him believe again???
2007-12-08 00:24:32 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
but..santa isn't real..no offence though
2007-12-08 00:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by sammy 2 · 11⤊ 10⤋
My oldest, 11 now found out 2 years ago. I swore her to secrecy because of her younger sisters. When my 8 yr old asks, I will swear her to secrecy as well. I learned the truth around age 10 when I saw my dad assembling bicycles in the garage 3 days before Christmas. I never said a word because I did not want to ruin it for my parents. I, personally still believe in the thought of Santa and miracles that happen every day. I am teaching my children more about the spirit of the season rather than focusing on only the Santa part of it. Edit: I do not put gift tags on the from Santa gifts out of fear the older ones will know my hand wirtting, lol.
2016-05-22 03:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by janell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF course you should all believe! It builds character!!! Anyway,my son,5,now believes that the Santa at the mall is only Santas helper because the real santa is too busy and cant be EVERYWHERE we go! I also want him to believe for as long as I can help it. Believing is in your HEART and SOLE,dont let that go!
2007-12-08 03:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well he's right. Santa is not real. It shouldn't even believed in him the first place. Just tell them the truth. If you told him that Santa is real then it would be lying. That's teaching him that's its ok to lie.
Tell all your kids the truth.
2007-12-10 02:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I have always had a problem with telling children that something is real when it clearly isn't. You set the tone for this child for years and years to cherish and believe in something that will never be tangible for them. Hence, when they discover Santa isn't real, consider the psychological damage that can be done. It also creates issues of trust with the parent, as they learn that their OWN PARENTS are capable of deceiving them. No! I would never tell my child to believe in Santa Claus right from the very beginning. Fortunately, my sister told me there was no Santa when I was four years old, and I remember it well, so I didn't have any scars from years of believing. There are few things worse than believing in someone so badly and then realizing it was all for nothing.
I would never do this simply to fit in with the rest of society, which is primarily why this is done. Same as Hannah Montana, to fit in.
2007-12-08 00:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by Marginality 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, I'm 15. i still believe in Santa. Is that such a bad thing? Its makes it more magical for the night i think and gets me all hyped up about it all, its a personal and i don't care if people think I'm silly and too old, there is nothing to be too old about!
Say to him that even if he doesn't believe in Santa that you do. Or say yes OK most of the presents are from you but there one special one from Santa and you wont know what it is though..
2007-12-08 03:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
You can't do anything to make him believe again. There is nothing wrong with him learning the truth at this age. I was about 7 when I figured it out. My daughter came to me when she was five to let me know he wasn't real. So what are you blaming the other child for? Kid's learn/figure out about Santa at different ages.
2007-12-08 08:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well my opinion is that he had no business telling your 6-year old that. I think you should talk with that 10-year old about that, and even talk with his parents. See if you can hire someone to be a Santa, and see if he belives him if the Santa you hire comes to your home at a CHirstmas party before Christmas.
2007-12-08 14:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How sad, that our young "Dream - World" is shattered by hard hearted Down to Earth realists. It would be a poorer World if the DW didn't exist. I kept up "Santa" for years for my kid brother and sisters and then later for my two kids. We enjoyed every minute of the show and never really asked if it was for real.
Follow the suggestion of Elaine P and build a "Santa is for Real" task force with your 6 year old in order to continue servicing the other two. You'll all continue to enjoy the fun, I assure you. I still wish Santa would bring me something this year.
2007-12-08 00:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Cycwynner 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You can tell him, well your friend can't be right because who else puts all those presents under the tree? You can also say I know more than your friend by experience and Santa is real. Try to keep the spirit in him!
2007-12-08 01:56:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell him the other kid was just being mean to him. Of course Santa is real.
2007-12-10 06:42:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋