Do your kids Believe?

[blondietink]

Saw a post on another thread about kids believeing in Santa Claus. My "kids" now young adults with developmental disabilties, still BELIEVE in Santa Claus, if you know what I mean. They are so innocent and get into the spirit of Christmas every year. It makes the season so much more special to see my boys really think Santa is going to bring them presents. They love decorating the house and tree, putting up the lights and we just have to have the inflatable Frosty the Snowman outside every year. It is hard on us trying to hide presents around the house ... this year the hiding place is a minivan in the driveway that we took off the road. Good thing it has lots of snow covering it alrerady! I cannot imagine that their belief will ever change considering their mental disabilities.

So, my questions is to all those parents who have kids with mental disabilities, do your "kids" still believe?

 

[bookwormde]

logically no, but have an ability to "believe" and enjoy the season beyond what would be typical for the age. I think a good part of it is the lack of materialism as far as receiving gifts and a heightened enjoyment in giving. Yes they have things they would like to get, but is completely internal and has nothing to do with the current "fad".

bookwormde

 

[Brightsy]

For my youngest (DS9 has autism and is high functioning) Santa is real. In his mind Santa is part of the pattern of this time of year. The "rules" are that Santa is in parades, at the mall, and is the one who heads all present giving adventures.
My older son is 11(ADHD) sort of believes. His logical mind is aware of the "facts" but he wants to believe and he enjoys believing, so he does, but only for this time of the year.

 

[alizesmom]

Blondietink, I hope and pray that your boys believe forever. I am also praying for the day that maybe mine will understand well enough to believe. Karen