Santa question *possible spoiler!*

meghanbride

My sister and brother in law decided to tell my five year old nephew the "truth" about Santa and told him not to talk about it with other kids and spoil it for them. I was shocked. I know they have every right to raise him however they want to, but it's Santa!  They can do Santa and church. It's not like Jesus was even born in December. The holiday wasn't even about Christ and church until the 1400s. It was more like mardi gras. I guess I am just shocked.  I remember my parents having "the talk" with me, but I still believe in the idea of Santa. When were you told?

toothpastechica

I don't remember being told, but I remember sneaking into my parents room around 5 to see if we could find the presents...I am assuming my brother told me santa wasn't real. I think though that parents should have the right to tell or not tell thier kids as kids will figure it out sooner or later. For my family I think knowing santa wasn't real was more about being thankful to the people who loved and cared about us who got us presents instead of feeling entitled because we didn't have to say think you to santa. I don't think I would tell my kids Santa isnt real, but I wouldn't try and go out of my way to make them beleive he is either. (I also don't think I would buy them 'gifts from Santa') - if grandma does then so be it, but I don't think its necissary.

cjcouple

I don't really care what others tell their kids but they better make sure their kid doesn't tell others. That ticks me off!! 

I personally feel sorry for those kids who don't get to experience the magic of santa.  You are only little once and it truly is a magical experience that  I think every child should have as long as possible.

I hope my boys can make it to age  8 before they find out.  I think it may be tough but a simple "Oh, you don't believe? Are you sure you want to risk that?" will do the trick I think.   

There is a girl next door who is 7.5 now and she mentioned it to me a couple weeks ago. She was fishing about whether magic is real and asked about santa. I simply told her "Magic is real for those who believe in it."

Disneygeek77

I was in kindergarten when I found out.  I watched something scary on TV and was afraid of someone breaking into our house and couldn't sleep.  I remember getting out of my room and talking to my parents.  They assured me that all would be fine because all the windows and doors were locked and the dogs would bark if anyone tried to get in.  I thought about what they said and then replied " But what about Santa.  They don't bark when Santa comes."  That was when they told me the truth. 

I also understand that people can tell their children whatever they please, but yeah,  I kinda feel for the kids that don't have Santa.  Now, I know they can still have a wonderful holiday, but still,  there is nothing like looking out of your window on Christmas eve and looking for Rudolph. 

kipnus

Meh. I don't think I ever really believed in Santa as a child. My two-year-old sister figured out that "Santa" was our parent's friend because she recognized his wedding band. Our parents didn't bother with the presents "from Santa" either. I do believe in Santa for a couple of hours every year while watching "Miracle on 34th Street," though!

RedInLove

I know a couple that celebrate Christmas strictly as a Christian holiday. They don't do Santa at all, along with no Halloween, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and so on. Their 4yo has never heard of any of these. I asked why, and he told me that they don't want their children to question anything else they teach them; if they tell them Santa is real and then one day tell them he actually doesn't exist, they worry their kids will then doubt everything else they've taught/told them, especially about God.

foxyroxy

cjcouple:

I hope my boys can make it to age  8 before they find out.  I think it may be tough but a simple "Oh, you don't believe? Are you sure you want to risk that?" will do the trick I think.   

That worked on me when my mom said it! I was scared silly that I'd miss out because I doubted.