Does your child still believe?

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So 7 year old ds admitted yesterday that he doesn’t believe in Santa…and hasn’t done for years. He only played along for me.

On one hand, it’s a relief because I can openly say “sorry ds, we can’t afford xyz this year” but on the other I’m slightly sad because he’s 7! He should still believe.

Told him it’s ok etc, but not to ruin it for anyone else. So if someone at school says they believe, he is not to argue about it

Not sure about the 9 year old. I think she still believes but that’s probably wishful thinking from me

DD is 8, she has doubts but they're not strong enough for her to out and out deny Santa's existence just in case.

I just asked DD. Yes she does.

Mine is 9 in a couple of weeks and yes she still believes

Dh did point out that ds likes things to make sense. He’s very logical like that.

He couldn’t understand how Santa managed to do every single house in one night, or the fact the presents weren’t expertly wrapped…. Jackass .

DD and DS are 11 and 9 in December and they still believe. I must be very good at pretending 🤣

I've got a 12yo believer 😳, apparently. He's also pretty smart though, so I'm not so sure 😄.

My 10 yo believes

10, 8 & 5 yes. I don’t think 10yo wants to know the truth, she’s asked questions but is very happily convinced without much persuasion. 5yo is obviously still a believer but I wouldn’t be surprised if my 8yo dosnt really believe and just goes along with it.

The absolute best thing I did regarding Xmas as a parent was as follows:

When my dd said she didn’t believe in the tooth fairy I said that was a shame as it’s a nice story but yes she was right and it’s a magic parents make for their kids but now she knew she should just hand me her teeth or throw them away and I wouldn’t be putting the pound there anymore.

She is now 20 and has NEVER acknowledged that Santa isn’t really! (Best to not risk that stocking!)

Every year, without fail, we’ve still done all the silly things (reindeer food, plate and note for Santa etc) As a teen she’d show off a bit - one year she left Santa some green hair spray and wrote that he could decorate his beard as an Xmas tree! And once we had another baby (having said Santa stops when you’re an adult) she pointed out that Santa would definitely bring them both one so that her brother didn’t wonder why only he got one 😂

It was an accidental occurrence and I hated doing the tooth fairy but honestly it’s been blooming brilliant

DD 6 and yes.

9yr old DD still believes.

DD is 8, almost 9 and I don't think she believes anymore. She hasn't said anything directly but a few hints here and there last xmas. A school mum said some boys had told everyone there was no Santa.
Her grandma said to her "don't believe, don't receive" and she looked worried on Xmas Eve but wouldn't say why, the relief on her face when she came in the room on Xmas day and saw presents for her! I realised afterwards that she was worrying she wouldn't get anything!
See what she says this year but I will just tell her the truth if she asks.

11yo... told me she knew Santa was actually parents a few weeks ago. But enjoys the fun of it. She thinks her 9yo sister still believes though.

My nine year old asked me outright a few months ago so I told him the truth. He was gutted!

19 and 17 and challenge any children who doubt. They are like a comedy double act every year.

I have a 7yo and I think she is just playing along for the fun of it and for her younger brother. I think it's fine. I like the fun of it too and wanted to leave out stockings, sherry, carrots and mince pies till I was shamefully old 😳. Like 17 maybe?

14- no
Younger siblings 10 down to 5, yes.

14 year old is excellent at keeping it all real, and helps out with the excitement!

Just turned 10 year old who is incredibly logical and bright still believes! We haven't spoken about it for a few months but she did when we last spoke. My darling sister told me when I was 6 and I was heartbroken so I'm more than happy for her to continue believing although this will no doubt be her last year of magic!

Honestly, no idea, we've never sold them a story about Father Christmas, but haven't said he doesn't exist or anything like that. I expect the older three don't believe anymore but we've never been asked or been told they don't. They still do a present list and get involved in all the fun, the eldest said she wished they could help the elves at Lapland UK again this year.

DS is 10 and very much still believes.

My mother's only child is 47 and still believes.... 😉😁

Dd is 10 and still believes, DS is 14 he’s never said outright he doesn’t believe, I think he just humours me tbh. Certain things he says and the way he says it.

I’ve always said if the outright ask me, I’ll tell them. I’ll be telling dd not to tell anyone else because if another child tells her I will be pissed.

"Honestly, no idea, we've never sold them a story about Father Christmas, but haven't said he doesn't exist or anything like that. I expect the older three don't believe anymore but we've never been asked or been told they don't. They still do a present list and get involved in all the fun, the eldest said she wished they could help the elves at Lapland UK again this year."

Takes them to laplanduk where you meet Father Christmas and send ahead details of your child to make it seem magical. Where mrs Christmas tells you a story and the elves get you to help out.

"What meeee, no. Wouldn't know, I've never sold them a tall tale" 😂😂😂