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11 year old dd & santa

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santadilemma · 24/12/2024 22:09

Ok, i know 11 is a bit old. I have basically told her that he isn't real BUT she looked so beyond heartbroken. So i ended up saying, 90% of people believe he isn't real but a few still believe and that he doesn't do the standard things like come into the house (creepy) and leave pressies. I more kindof explained it in a guardian angel way.

I don't know why. I basically screwed myself.

Yes i know im a twat for this and not being 100% honest it was just soooo hard.

So my question is, has anyone got any better advice for me in terms of how i follow on from this?

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bridgetreilly · 24/12/2024 22:12

I think that today was probably not the best time for that conversation. Leave it until the summer before talking about it again, if you can. Otherwise, just ask her what she thinks. How could he get to everyone on the same night? Is magic real? What other stories did she once believe but not now? Tooth fairy?