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Having the talk about Santa with your kids...at what age do you do it?

by Chicken

December 21, 201166 Comments

That is the dilemma facing my buddy Kalunda (not his real name). He stopped by last night to check out my Christmas tree and return some expired toilet paper. We hadn't chatted in a while, so we grabbed some beers and headed to the back patio.

He said his girlfriend's 9 year old boy has been asking a lot of questions about Santa in recent weeks...Questions like, "How does Santa get in the house if we have no chimney?" and "Why do toys from Santa always say 'Made In China'?".

He wants to tell the kid the truth but his girlfriend is adamant about waiting. The K-man thinks this is ridiculous since the boy already got the talk in the summer about the birds and the bees.

Anyhow, at what age do you tell kids the truth about Santa? I told him to just stay out of it and let the mom handle it if he ever wants to end his sexual dry spell.

Thoughts?

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CidCock•149 months

None of Kalunda's business, IMO

ETA: 9 year old's should believe in Santa

When the kid is old enough to figure it out on his own. I don't she has to ever "tell" him.

Chaos Six•149 months

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When the kid is old enough to figure it out on his own.

Usually around that age they start to have friends who've already seen the light and they begin to figure it out for themselves. I'd just play along until the truth sets him free.

kuhlman187•149 months

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None of Kalunda's business, IMO

ETA: 9 year old's should believe in Santa

When the kid is old enough to figure it out on his own. I don't she has to ever "tell" him.

^^This, dont frick it up for the kid, he's already got enough let downs coming in life, don't give him this one too early.

Burt Reynolds•149 months

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I'd just play along until the truth sets him free

this is the only way

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Chaos Six•149 months

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Thoughts?

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his girlfriend

Pics?

BrotherEsau•149 months

We never had a chimney. We'd leave the back door open for him.

Sounds like he'll figure it out soon. My 5 year old came home and advised that some bitch in her class told her Santa is not real and her mom gives her the presents. We told her the bitch's mom has to give her presents because Santa only brings toys to kids who believe in him and she should feel sorry for the little bitch.

It worked.

LordSaintly•149 months

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Sounds like he'll figure it out soon. My 5 year old came home and advised that some bitch in her class told her Santa is not real and her mom gives her the presents. We told her the bitch's mom has to give her presents because Santa only brings toys to kids who believe in him and she should feel sorry for the little bitch.

So what's worse? Your kid ALMOST having Santa ruined, or a grown man repeatedly referring to a 5-year-old girl as a "bitch"?

Some of you are WAY too passionate about the Santa thing.

joejohnson90•149 months

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Pics?

:thup:

LCA131•149 months

We have told the girls that when they tell us that they no longer believe then Santa will quit coming...I hope that they are smart...

CaptainsWafer•149 months

Glad to hear the K-man is doing alright. Tell him I said hello.

Tiger3048•149 months

I think somewhere along the line kids figure it out on their own. I did, and sat my parents down and told them I knew it was them. Bet they didn't expect that! Boom! Roasted!

Meatloaf•149 months

I told 3-5 girls in my second grade class..So whatever age that was. Didn't go over all that well, it worked out for everyone. Hooray!

LSU lilly•149 months

Was I one of them?

Some really mean boy actually told me in 1st grade. I cried so much.

shutterspeed•149 months

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at what age do you do it?

They won't be ready until after the sex talk.

terd ferguson•149 months

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"Why do toys from Santa always say 'Made In China'?".

:lol: Smart kid.

MapGuy•149 months

I'm thinking 10 or 11..

I have an 8-7-4 year olds.. I'm thinking the next couple of years is going to get interesting around Christmas.

FLBooGoTigs1•149 months

tell him santa needs to say around as long as possible. My kids found out about 10 or 11 so enjoy it a little longer. After santa is outed it took the fun out of christmas and the "magic" for my kids. So tell that friend to STFU :spank:

roadGator•149 months

My thoughts are this. You let them convince you he's not real. That way you can never be accused of "killing" Santa and your child's life experience.

When my daughter no longer believes those gifts are from Santa then so be it. But, I'm going to let her decide when it's time.

RollTideRockStar•149 months

I was 5 and caught my dad. I wasn't even mad, just asked "Did you get everything?" :lol:

S•149 months

you should get kalunda one of those charmin mega packs for christmas

TH03•149 months

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The K-man thinks this is ridiculous since the boy already got the talk in the summer about the birds and the bees

if the kid already knows that then he shouldn't still think Santa is real. Especially if he knows the rational stuff like no chimney and toys made in China :lol:

noonan•149 months

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the truth about Santa?

What, is he black or something?

Chicken•149 months

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What, is he black or something?

reminds me of a Sanford and Son episode:

Fred: You don't believe nothin'. Even when you was a kid, you didn't even believe in Santa Claus.

Lamont: Well, you were the one that was responsible for that.

Fred: Who, me?

Lamont: Yes, you. You told me there was no Santa Claus.

Fred: I ain't told you there was no Santa Claus. I said no white man be coming around in our neighborhood wearing no red velvet suit at 12 o'clock.

CidCock•149 months

:lol:

Bestbank Tiger•149 months

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What, is he black or something?

No, the Tooth Fairy is black.

Sadly, Santa died in December 343.

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Michael J Cocks•149 months

I try to use myself to gauge when to tell my daughter about it. I knew for sure Santa wasn't real when I was about to turn 7. My parents would tell me if I didn't believe in him, he wouldn't bring me anything so I humored them until I was like 9 or 10. If my little girl comes at me with "Is Santa real?" when she's 6 or 7 I'll tell her the truth, but I'll tell her Christmas is about Jesus and he's the reason people give during the holiday season, and he's the reason I am blessed with a job so I can buy you gifts on Christmas. Anyway, frick Santa! I don't want him getting credit for all the money I'm having to spend.

roadGator•149 months

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Anyway, frick Santa! I don't want him getting credit for all the money I'm having to spend.

Totally agree here. My wife thinks the good gifts should be from Santa. Frick that!!!!!

Santa is for small gifts and stocking stuffers IMO.

Good point on the Jesus talk too. How so very easy it is to lose sight of that.

Michael J Cocks•149 months

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Santa is for small gifts and stocking stuffers IMO.

Good point on the Jesus talk too. How so very easy it is to lose sight of that.

:lol: glad I'm not the only one. And....

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My thoughts are this. You let them convince you he's not real. That way you can never be accused of "killing" Santa and your child's life experience.

When my daughter no longer believes those gifts are from Santa then so be it. But, I'm going to let her decide when it's time.

This is also pretty sound advice. I'm not gonna be the dick to tell her, but I don't really want to lie to her either if she's already figuring it out.

REB BEER•149 months

When I started at LSU in 1991, I ran into a girl I went to elementary school with. She told me "the only thing I remember about you is that you told me Santa isn't real when we were in kindergarten"

Glad I had such a lasting impact in her life. :lol:

constant cough•149 months

I don't have kids but I would imagine you tell them at the same age your parents told you.

HeadSlash•149 months

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He said his girlfriend's 9 year old boy

Prayers Sent, if he hasn't figured it out by now, life is going to be rough for him.

BTW still drinking Bud Dry?

PunchDrunk•149 months

Here is how it is for me:

12-year old son: Figured it out several years ago. Wasn't tramatic and made him feel like an adult in on the secret.

7 year old son: Still believes but has friends who tell him that its parents. We catch him talking to the elf on the shelf....

9 year old daughter: We arent sure. I think that she knows the truth but still wants to believe. So she is kinda playing along in the off chance that Santa is real. She has asked a few questions that my wife evaded. I personally think we should come clean. If my daughter asks me point blank, I wont lie. I will ask her what she thinks, and I will confirm it if she has decided. That is how it went with my son, and I think he appreciated us being honest. That is my policy.

I will be glad when they are all old enough, because then we dont have to hide stuff and worry about them catching us somehow. Plus I can get all the credit....

OMLandshark•149 months

9 is too old to believe in Santa, but I wouldn't ruin his fun just yet. If he's 10, then yeah he should certainly be told.

Breaux•149 months

9 is too old? And why tell them? I have a 17 and 11 year old. Both figured it out on their own at 9 or 10 maybe a little younger but I didnt tell them, it ruins the fun. Let your kids be kids and stop forcing them to grow up because you think they are too old for something.

To this day I dont think we ever told either one that Santa doesnt exist. You will know when they dont believe just by the questions. I always said to believe in the spirit of Christmas because its fun.

TrapperJohn•149 months

I told my oldest son when he was starting 4th grade. I really never pushed Santa on any of my kids, because I don't like lying to them. Its always been in the back of my mind that they would question what else I was being untruthful about. My 8 year old is already asking some good questions,so its probably his last year believing in Santa.

Lakefront-Tiger•149 months

Here's what is going on in my house.
My son turns 10 right after Xmas, and he has suspected for a year or so now. He is scared to bring it up though because, what if he is wrong? It is like being an atheist, you can do it, but you better be right about it. He's scared that if he brings it up, and he's wrong, he'll be cut out. He's gullible though, so he'll play along for a while. His 8yr old sister though, would be willing to spoil it for everyone, little brat.

When he does figure it out and asks, I have the whole symbolism, and embodiment of the spirit of Christmas explanation ready.

Bottom line, Gotta believe to receive.

HerbEaverstinks•149 months

It just happens man, so be sure to not be the one who makes them realize it. I have an 11 year old daughter, I know this is the last year for her. The big thing at school is elves, the teacher said he had one as a child that visited him. So my kid sends a letter to Santa asking if he can send one, I intercepted it and wrote her back a cool letter which really sets up this Christmas perfectly for her. She enclosed a dollar and I told her Santa doesn't accept cash or checks, but couldn't remember many children that thoughtful, ect... It's about the only thing good about Christmas now, the children who still believe. My other younger kids will probably be told by her when she does realize soon, so I know the magic is about to end. Enjoy it while you can and be a positive input into it, is all I can say.

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