I mostly agree with parents who refuse to lie to their children.
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My parents never told us, and my sister never told her kids. My oldest nephews found out through friends when they were probably 11 or 12. But my vote is to let them believe as long as possible. The world loses its magic soon enough.
Umm my cousin told me when I was maybe 4. Dat bisch did not want me to enjoy my childhood. Ugh! Let them come to it on their own. I spent my childhood being "mature" I'm currently making up for lost time making my own magic!
They are supposed to develop the critical thinking skills to figure it out.
Then a few years later, they can figure out that God isn't real either.
That's the problem with grown ass adults unable to figure out that there is no supernatural entity watching you all the time who will reward you if you're good and punish u if you're naughty... They were told there's no Santa. They never figured it out.
I can't remember exactly when I found out Santa wasn't real. I think I continued to believe it even after evidence pointed otherwise just because it was fun to do so.
I refuse to spread the lie of Santa being real. The idea of Santa in the first place detracts from the real reason for Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on Earth. Gift-giving is a symbol of giving out of love, but is not the true purpose of the holiday.
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Never, if you told them, make shure you prove that shit is real, because all kids put so much heart and sould in theyr belive that Santa is real and when they finde out is sad as hell. I will never lie my kid whit that shire and if my wife insist whit that shit then she will have all the responsability to suport that lie and olso to tell later the true.
I belived in Santa thill 18 yares old. The moment i realizate that, the Chrismas become meaningless for me.
I am the santa in the family for my almost 4 year old nephew and we already told him that am gonna be santa and told the story of the real santa. So my nephew has gifts for us too, it's about giving joy.
I think as soon as they can understand , little point carrying on a fantasy , the age may vary with the child I believe. Some children know its BS , but like the idea of continuing , so that's fine also.
I actually hate this society accepted lies, they make it ok to lie to your kids lose their respect then wonder where my kid learn to lie to me omg, jezz grow up and show better example to youe kids instead of bullshotong them from the very beggining.
Children do not need to be told that Santa is not real by their parents or any other adult. When children start school at 5 years 90% of them children will be telling their parents Santa is not within that first year.
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You just ruined my Christmas.
Maybe 11 or 12? Before they become a teenager at least.
My siblings and I found out when my parents accidentally left a receipt in one of the gifts claimed to have been from Santa. 😅
Children should not be purposefully mislead.
Ideally, Christmas should be about Christ.
The concept of Santa is very sweet. Santa can still be taught as a kind character or a an example of generosity and giving.
Even if one doesn't believe in Christ either,
The positive message of Christ is worth reflecting on and being taught to children.
When they ask. I was 5 or 6 when I did the math.
I mostly agree with parents who refuse to lie to their children.
My parents never told us, and my sister never told her kids. My oldest nephews found out through friends when they were probably 11 or 12. But my vote is to let them believe as long as possible. The world loses its magic soon enough.
Umm my cousin told me when I was maybe 4. Dat bisch did not want me to enjoy my childhood. Ugh!
Let them come to it on their own. I spent my childhood being "mature"
I'm currently making up for lost time making my own magic!
What? What are you saying? I don't believe you!
Lol just kidding.
As a kid, I was never told Santa was real. I was told that Santa was just a character which embodies the spirit of giving.
I don't think it's healthy to tell kids Santa is actually real.
They should never be told that he’s real in the first place.
I get your meaning, but that isn’t fun. Imagination is 90% of childhood.
I don’t believe in lying. Especially to children, who are innocent.
I can respect that.
You're not supposed to TELL them.
They are supposed to develop the critical thinking skills to figure it out.
Then a few years later, they can figure out that God isn't real either.
That's the problem with grown ass adults unable to figure out that there is no supernatural entity watching you all the time who will reward you if you're good and punish u if you're naughty... They were told there's no Santa. They never figured it out.
At the beginning. Don't lie to your kids, ever. Christmas is still fun for them without believing in Santa. There's so much more fun to do.
Never! Keep our kids innocent for as long as possible. I was 12 when I stopped.
I can't remember exactly when I found out Santa wasn't real. I think I continued to believe it even after evidence pointed otherwise just because it was fun to do so.
I don't remember ever thinking he was real.
That's why you never got anything good for Christmas. :(
@Daniela1982 Pft. I always got awesome stuff for Christmas.
I refuse to spread the lie of Santa being real. The idea of Santa in the first place detracts from the real reason for Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on Earth. Gift-giving is a symbol of giving out of love, but is not the true purpose of the holiday.
Never, if you told them, make shure you prove that shit is real, because all kids put so much heart and sould in theyr belive that Santa is real and when they finde out is sad as hell.
I will never lie my kid whit that shire and if my wife insist whit that shit then she will have all the responsability to suport that lie and olso to tell later the true.
I belived in Santa thill 18 yares old. The moment i realizate that, the Chrismas become meaningless for me.
I am the santa in the family for my almost 4 year old nephew and we already told him that am gonna be santa and told the story of the real santa. So my nephew has gifts for us too, it's about giving joy.
I think as soon as they can understand , little point carrying on a fantasy , the age may vary with the child I believe. Some children know its BS , but like the idea of continuing , so that's fine also.
I actually hate this society accepted lies, they make it ok to lie to your kids lose their respect then wonder where my kid learn to lie to me omg, jezz grow up and show better example to youe kids instead of bullshotong them from the very beggining.
Children do not need to be told that Santa is not real by their parents or any other adult. When children start school at 5 years 90% of them children will be telling their parents Santa is not within that first year.
Just let them figure it out for themselves! why steal that from them? Once it's gone, it's gone!!