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Santa Claus
Asked by T.A. from Cleveland
on October 22, 2007
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I have a problem or really more of an issue. My son is 9 and still believes in santa claus. His other cousins never believed in santa because their mother thought sh...
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- I have a 15 yr old daughter and a 10 yr old son. We had the same problem with my kids cousins. They were johovah witness and did not celebrate Christmas. I told my ...
- Wow, this is a tough one, one that my husband and I battled over for a couple years! He finally overruled me when my son was going into 5th grade and told him. He tho...
- Please don't take this wrong, I don't mean to hurt or offend, but I think you always need to tell your kids the truth. I think it is especially important with things ...
Santa Claus
Asked by C.O. from Louisville
on October 29, 2008
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How do I tell my nine year old son that there is no Santa Claus? His classmates are telling him that there isn't so he is now coming to me about it. This is probably s...
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- When my nephew was 8yrs this started with him. My sister didn't want to tell him yet. She told him that a lot of people don't believe in santa but when you stop believ...
- Hi C., Funny, my friends and were just talking about this last night. Your son is about at the age where kids find out. Our kids are 10 and 13 and we're not sure i...
- C., I know I'm terribly late to this question and undoubtedly will be repeating some things you have already seen. But, bear in mind, if your son is asking you about S...
Santa Claus
Asked by J.C. from Kansas City
on September 5, 2008
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My Seven year old son has asked me on numerous occasions the past years if Santa Claus was real, I have always told him yes in the past or have avoided the subject. L...
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- When I realized my oldest, now turning 13, was questioning about Santa almost 3 years ago, it made me sick. He and I sat down, and I asked him what his thoughts were ...
- In our house we have a rule "If you believe, you will recieve." Even our 13 year old knows the truth, but it is unspoken at our house, only those who "believe" will re...
- I would probably tell him the truth and explain that it's the spirit of Santa, and not that his siblings still believe and that it wouldn't be nice to spoil it for the...
Where's Santa Claus?
Asked by E.M. from Dallas
on December 7, 2006
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I want to find a Santa that lets kids get on his knee and make requests. My 2.5 year old would like to have a conversation with him. Every night she says, "Santa hug...
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- My daughter is almost 12 now but we went to Northpark every year to see Santa. He looks so real. He is actually a psychology professor in Austin (so I heard). Anywa...
- We see the Santa Claus at Willowbend Mall. Why? Because the Willowbend mall isn't as busy as the others and the lines aren't that long. I have 3 yr old and 1 yr old g...
- We go to Collin Creek Mall every year. I choose a Monday night and if we have to wait it's for one other child. He's the same Santa every year and most of my daughte...
Santa Claus & the Tooth Fairy
Asked by T.G. from Houston
on June 13, 2007
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At what point is it normal for kids to figure out that Santa Claus and The Tooth Fairy aren't real? My 10-year-old has been asking questions for a while now, and we've...
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- Our motto is as long as you believe they still come. I would tell her that and let her know it is ok not to believe but they don't visit you if you don't. (not that my...
- My younger brother "believed" in Santa until he was 11. We later learned that he let us believe that he believed because he was afraid the fun of Christmas presents w...
- If you teach her that honesty is the best policy and want her to always be honest with you, then admit to her you made a mistake about letting her believe something th...
Divulging the Truth About Santa Claus
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on September 18, 2008
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My 5th grader is asking a lot of questions about Santa Claus and I think it's time to spill the beans. Several of her friends have known for a few years and the loud ...
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- I can totally understand what you are going through! My husband & I went through the same thing last year with my oldest son. He was 11 & STILL believed in Santa! We t...
- I have a little sister and when my parents figured out I was on to the idea of Santa not being real they said "If you don't believe in Santa you will not get anything....
- Hi S., I received an email about this nearly 8 years ago (when my older daughter was 11 months old). I have NOT faced what you're facing re: Santa Claus . . . YET ....
Seeking Advice/ideas About Santa Claus and Christianity Together
Asked by W.C. from New York
on November 3, 2008
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I have been seeking ideas on keeping the real Christian meaning of Christmas, but still letting my four year old have fun with the idea of Santa Claus. He is asking a...
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- I think the way you present the idea of Santa is what's important. Santa is everywhere during the holidays, why take the wonder out of it? All around us, the focus is...
- Hi W., Here's an idea that I think I am going to try when my son gets older (he's only 9 months old now). I am Catholic and agree whole heartedly that the meaning of...
- I would go with the spirit of giving theme, and make sure that your son has plenty of opportunity to watch you (and to help) to share the spirit of giving with others ...
Seeking Help with Issue of Who Should Be Santa Claus
Asked by S.G. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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We open up gifts with my husband's family on Christmas Eve at my house, and have done so for the last 4 years. The first two years my MIL would say all of her gifts w...
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- OMG I am so glad to see that I am not the only one who would freak out over something like this! LOL My mom also likes to give some gifts "from Santa" (not all though...
- I am going through the same thing with my MIL!!!! I told her that if she wanted to have her presants be from Santa that they were welcome to stay the night Chirstmas ...
- Hi, Okay, I have a similar situation... but in my case, "Santa" is my sister ie: Aunty. But we open gifts on Christmas morning. Anyway, since my daughter was born...
Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus ...
Asked by J.M. from Green Bay
on September 16, 2006
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My 10 year old still hasn't had the official "We're the Tooth Fairy" talk, but I think he suspects it. I know I was around his age when I figured it out, and a friend...
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- my daughter is 9 almost 10.. at xmas time she says thank you so im sure she knows where they came from.. for my son 4 he dont even care..lol.. just loves to open thing...
- Don't tell him. My son is 16 and we never told him, he never asked. I THINK he believed longer than most kids, but I don't know for sure. I don't think he wanted us...
- J., We do not allow our children to believe in Santa, The easter bunny or tooth fairy. But I can say this my son is 10 and I do not believe any of his friends belie...
Santa Claus and "Toys for Tots"
Asked by D.E. from San Diego
on December 18, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I read a recent post about what to tell kids about Santa when they are old enough to question him, and I love all those moms and families who create the ma...
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- We always told our kids we were buying gifts "for Santa to take" to the kids being served by the charity. None of the 4 ever questioned why Santa needed help; they wer...
- "Because some kids would only get the one toy from Santa and nothing else." "Because Christmas is about giving -- and I like to give. Don't you enjoy giving too?" ...
- This may be late but is really simple. my dad always told us Santa makes/Brings the toys but daddy pays the Bill.
