He asked!

[Deb & Bill]

Today my 10 yr old son asked his Dad the question - is Santa real? I was at work. My husband had the day off since the two of them were leaving on a Cub scout campout for two nights right after school. My husband called me at work about 3:30 and told me. I didn't get to talk to him much, but I'm feeling a bit sad. Our son is our only child and the youngest on my side of the family, so it's kind of a end to it all. We just bought him a Rokenbok set last night, and it is a surprise, so it's a little sad.

 

[skiwee1]

Wow! Ten years old? My kids started questioning it at 6 and 7 years old. My son asked at 6. Ten seems a bit old to even question whether Santa is real. I would think by age 8 at the latest with boys that the gig is up! LOL!

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by skiwee1
Wow! Ten years old? My kids started questioning it at 6 and 7 years old. My son asked at 6. Ten seems a bit old to even question whether Santa is real. I would think by age 8 at the latest with boys that the gig is up! LOL!

Yea Ten is pretty old to still believe in Santa but heck, if they want to believe then there is no harm in letting them! I remember my godson was about 10 and we knew he knew santa was not real but he used to pretend he still believed, it was pretty cute.....
My 4 year old has already questioned Santa, she would not believe the people in the malls were Santa, she tells people that they are not really santa, just helpers. She also questioned how a bunny could hop all over the world carrying all those easter baskets, she said she didn't think that was possible....I think I better enjoy this year because who knows how long I can keep her believing.

 

[DisneyObsessed]

My son was about 10 when he found out too. So was my daughter. It is sad. It's like part of the innocence is gone. But in some ways it's better. I felt like I could be more open and honest about shopping, wrapping etc. Hopefully you will find something about it too that will make it easier on you.

 

[Pop Daddy]

Christams is never as good when you quit believing in Santa

 

[Karel]

My oldest was around 10 when he stopped. My 10 and 11 year old still believe (as far as I know.)

 

[Jillpie]

My 10 year old DS still believes. My 11 yr. old talks about Santa, but I don't think he believes. I don't DARE bring it up. Its too scary to think he doesn't .

 

[SandiH]

Santa isn't real????? Please tell me you're joking.

Actually, my DS 8 (almost 9) hadn't told me what he wanted Santa to bring him until tonight. I think he questions it internally but not out loud. He likes the holiday "because of the giving, spending time with family". DS 5 still believes! Shoot, I still believe in the magic of Santa.

 

[shortbun]

I'm sorry he found out this close to Christmas! My ds found
out last month-he's 8. We both lay on my bed and sobbed.
Then I started laughing and said,"Do you really think Daddy
and I would spend all that money for just one day?" He
didn't know what to think. I told him that there is and always
will be magic in Christmas. A few days later, he came to DH and
said,"does that mean there's no Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy?"
So, you may have more comin'. And to the boy who told DS
about Santa-yesterday he told me his Dad said they weren't
celebrating Christmas this year . I said, you better hope there's a Santa Claus!!! My BAD!

 

[luvmydogs]

My ds8 asked last year if Santa was real. All I said to him was that if he didn't believe, Santa surely wouldn't come. He started shouting "I BELIEVE! I BELIEVE!" No questions since then...

 

[zulaya]

DD7 and DS8 still believe and truthfully, I think the Santa Clause movies have reinforced it. Not that we watch them every day or even on a regular basis, but I think my kids think about those movies when they think about Santa Claus.

Weird I know.

 

[Kallison]

Ya it's sad, but by ten the other kids will be making fun of him. Again, sad but true. My son said he knew by 3rd grade, although he never let on. I think my youngest DD was certain by 1st, thanks to her brothers. We still pretend though. If you don't believe you don't receive!

Also if you think your 10 and 11 year olds still believe, you are kidding only yourselves.

 

[PamOKW]

Originally posted by Kallison
My son said he knew by 3rd grade, although he never let on.

I think that's how it works. They go a year or two pretty much thinking it's over but afraid to admit it to Mom & Dad knowing how disappointed they'll be and making it "real" for themselves, too.

 

[Robinrs]

My son, 10, came home the other day and said, "you know, lots of kids and my class don't believe in Santa. Well, I CHOOSE to."

And that was IT.

Earlier today he said he and friends were talking about how Santa will leave you boxes of coals if you're bad. Looks like some of them STILL beleive.

 

[JetMom]

My oldest DS is 11 and this is the first yesr thst I am seeing signs of doubt. I know how lucky I am to have children who want magic to be real.

My other two DS's are 9 and 5 and i know that they still believe.

 

[DoeWDW]

My kids were about 9 and 10 when they "found out" but we all agree there is magic in Christmas, whether it comes from Santa or from others around us. We also stressed that once they "knew" then they were supposed to help make that magic for others.

That first year, DH and I were very surprised to find that on Christmas morning, the kids had created a stocking filled with goodies for US! They still do this at Christmas and Easter - DS is 15 and DD is 14.

 

[AspiringCindy]

Like my brother always says, "If you don't believe...you don't receive!"

I think my 11 year old doesn't believe, but humors me so my feeling don't get hurt. My 9 year old recently lost a tooth, and in the morning told me, "do you think you can increase the tooth fairy donation?" She also went on to say that the Easter Bunny was fake, and that personally...she thinks mom and dad buy all the Santa gifts! I was flabbergasted! I didn't know what to say?!
Oh well, atleast I still have a 2 year old that believes!

 

[Maude4Disney]

My DS 10 still believes in Santa, and I'm dreading that he might find out from someone at school. I know he's getting to that age, but being this close to Christmas, I'd hate for him to find out that way. Plus we have an almost 3 yr DS and I'm hoping that DS10 finding out won't spoil it for the younger one. DS10 as been through quite a bit the past couple of years, I'm just hoping we can get through 1 more Christmas with the magic still intact.

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Dancind]

I do remember discussing Santa a few years ago, but my 12 yo DD's policy seems to be "don't ask, don't tell". I still hide some gifts to put out after she goes to bed on Christmas eve. It's fun for both of us. Don't know how I will do this since we are cruising this year! Diana

 

[Aurora63]

I staunchly believed in Santa until third grade. That year, there was a war in my class about this topic. Half of the class insisted that Santa was real, the other half did not believe, and the arugments were constant. I was on the believing side. Until one weekend, when my Dad pulled me aside and ezplained to me that Santa wasn't real.

I think I suspected it all along, but never wanted to admit it. It explained why my Dad's handwriting and Santa's (on those tags) were so similar. I was pretty mad at my Dad for awhile, though!!