At what age should kids be told the truth about SANTA?

Question

At what age should kids be told the truth about SANTA?

Answer 1

well I told me lil girl that santa is an angel she is almost 3 she knows that mommy and daddy bought her the gifts we did come home with them LOL I would never lie to my child you can lose their trust plus most of the tme when they start going to school they find out. It's not like i told here there is NO santa

Answer 2

is there a SANTA? I'm a believer of always being honest with my children. Santa is a part of Christmas. Just like the Christmas tree is, the lights, the gifts  etc.... are. Tell her the true meaning of the holiday! Santa is just a part of it. It's all make believe and it all depends on how much you want your child to enjoy the season. Make it special, make it last, make the memories with your child. Cause yes their is a SANTA....kids these days grow up way to fast.

Always be honest with your child....

laurie

Answer 3

Santa is based on a real person -- St. Nicholas...

I agree with the answerer who said, let them have their childhood.

I remember when my older son wasn't sure about Santa. He came home from school near Christmas one day looking all depressed and wouldn't say what was wrong.  Finally i said, "Did someone tell you there was no Santa?" and he cried, and said "yes!"

This was back in "the olden days" before we had the internet, but fortunately i had encyclopedias.  We looked up St. Nicholas and read the information, which told St. Nick's story.  I told my son Santa Clause carries on St Nick's memory, and it's nice to "believe" and keep things magical in our lives.

He still talks about that day sometimes, and he's 32.

Answer 4

You shouldn't tell them about Santa. When they ask you who he is, just say he's a fictional character based on a man named Saint Nicholas. It's kind of ridiculous to tell them somethings real that isn't. "Yeah son, the Master Chief is real." "Son, that movie ET is based on a true story!" This was a serious answer.

Answer 5

I think it depends more on the child rather than their age. I think my 7 year old suspects that Santa isn't real but I think she also realizes that she won't get a present from him if she doesn't believe in him. When she does learn the truth, I plan on talking to her about the spirit of Christmas. I really don't want Christmas to loose it's magic for her and plan on helping her hold on to it if I can.

Answer 6

They find out on their own as they mature.

Answer 7

When they question you about it!  I have a personal policy...I won't lie to my kids when they ask me a question....My daughter figured it out this past year (she is 9).  IShe said.."mom, I know you are Santa.  I figured it out a while ago.  Are you the tooth fairy and easter bunny too?".  I fessed up and she was pretty proud of herself for figuring it out.  It was sad and exciting at the same time!

Answer 8

i fuigured out when i was 6 im 12 now

Answer 9

i would  8 -- 9 because if you just let them know from someone like theyre friends they may get embaressed or something..

Answer 10

if they still think that there is a Santa at the age of like 13 then tell them!!!

Answer 11

I found out at 10. I asked my mom "mom is there really a santa?" ,in a curious voice. She just told me what do you think and i shook my head no so she said well i guess you are old enough to figure it out. So i guess just let them come to you. Keep Christmas special by letting them think he is real.

Answer 12

i dont think they should ever be told...let them enjoy their childhood, theyll eventually find out

Answer 13

If you'll kids are anywhere close to intelligent they'll figure out eventually. So let them enjoy it while they can.

Answer 14

I would honestly tell them there is no santa at age 4. I think it's horrible to lie to kids, even white lies.