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AIBU to be a little sad at the idea of dd not believing in Father Christmas anymore?

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Readyforslippers · 28/09/2025 06:30

Dd is in Year 3 at school (all aged 7/8), she absolutely believes in Father Christmas at the moment. How many more years am I likely to have? I feel perhaps someone at school may spill the beans soon?

I understand some parents don't agree with it, but for me her belief is something quite magical and I feel a little sad at the idea of that ending. AIBU to feel this way and to try to make this year a little extra special just in case? I suppose the problem is that I could end up saying that for several years.

She's growing up too quickly, it's like I've blinked since she was tiny and she's now in key stage 2!

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ResusciAnnie · 28/09/2025 06:36

Yep, it happens really really quickly. DS is 10 and definitely doesn’t believe now I think, and I’m pretty sure around year 2 or 3 kids at school stated talking about how he’s not real. Bloody annoying. You only really get about 5 years when they are old enough to be excited about Christmas AND believe in Santa. Boo.

But in our house, Father Christmas is 100% real because he’s a concept and the magic of Christmas and no one would get any presents if he wasn’t real. Just like Disneyland wouldn’t exist if Mickey Mouse wasn’t real 🤷‍♀️

I just don’t want to have that convo with him, but if he asks I will. He has younger siblings and he’s a good boy so he won’t ruin it for them, I know that!

TheaBrandt1 · 28/09/2025 06:35

That day must come. They grow up and move on. Yes it’s bittersweet but it can be lovely having teens and young adults.

Also you don’t want a kid heading to secondary convinced Father Christmas is real that would be concerning.

Jellybunny56 · 28/09/2025 06:34

I think it totally depends on the school, the children & if anyone has any spiteful older siblings! One of my nephew’s found out from an older sibling of a friend at 6, another found out at school at 7, and my niece is now coming up 7 and starting to ask questions so assume someone has said something to her. It is sad!

OldGothsFadeToGrey · 28/09/2025 06:32

I voted YABU because you’ve just unlocked a new fear for me. DS5 is a little younger but this will be a sad sad day!

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