When do you break the news about Santa?

Question

When and how do you tell a child that there is no Santa Claus or easter bunny or tooth fairy, etc?

Answer 1

Don't. Let them figure it out for themselves then if they ask you about it tell them the truth.

Answer 2

You DON’T!!! Let them figure it out on there own its less of a blow that way you don’t want to crush their little heart

Answer 3

Awwwwww! Now why would you want to do that?

    You don't tell a kid that---You let them figure it out on their own. I mean, if they still believe when they're, say, 16 or something, then you can be concerned and break it to the gently. But let 'em believe as long as possible. Don't rain on their parade.

Answer 4

Thank you for asking that question.  Know I know what to do as well.

Answer 5

let em learn. I learned at about 8 or 9.

Answer 6

you dont they'll tell u

Answer 7

My dear friend, Just wait it out older kids will tell them the truth, and when they come to you, just tell them the truth.  GOD Bless you.

Answer 8

well what i would do is at the age 11 tell them because if u tell them like at the age of 12 or 13 its going to feel a little bit wried like  when my mom had hold me that their was no santa and i was 13 and  now am 14 so it  was wried

goo luck :-)

Answer 9

When they move into secondary school.

Answer 10

you dont and when they come to you and say that santas not real. you can say great than he doesnt need to stop at our house any more

Answer 11

I didn't.  Kids figure this stuff out on their own...when they are ready.

Answer 12

You don't! They usually tell you!

Answer 13

When did you find out and how? Let them be kids as long as possible.

Answer 14

Just let them figure it out on their own, it is all in good fun!  If they ask you, don't lie!

Answer 15

this topic is sooooooooooo old

look at past questions

Answer 16

well to be honest kids of today  are finding out for them selves they seem to be soo young these days when they find out.. they now usually find out from other children at school... its  not how it used to be at all when i was a kid, i think i was about 11 yrs of age when i got told but nowadays they seem to know at about 5 or 6.... its a real shame really.... innosence in children should be brought back, they know far too much these days ... its the same with the " birds n the bees " talk half the kids nowadays know more about s*x than i do.... its shocking!

Answer 17

It will happen on it's own. But if the child asks you then tell them the truth.