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My 11yo son still believes in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny (1 Viewer)

AAABatteries said:
I'm ready for Santa to be over because I've already told her the spending on each kid is going to be less - she goes overboard.  Also, I'm tired of not getting the ####### credit for this ####!
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I knew a person who told her kids Santa wasn't real because "I earn this money and deserve the credit for the gifts."

I was kind of shocked. 

 
Told my daughter about Santa when she was 12. Thought it was going to be this huge deal. Her reply "Really?, Santa too? I mean, I knew the Easter Bunny was fake because that's just ridiculous. Who believes in a giant rabbit that hides eggs?." 

 
My youngest still believed until he was at least 11.  At 12, I wasn't sure if he still believed or caught on and was just playing along.  At 13 He finally didn't believe, but what I have noticed is that he is quit gullible and will go along and believe anything his friends are dishing out.  We've debated the earth being flat (thanks Shaq!), and whether or not we actually landed on the moon.  I can't wait until he find out about the JFK conspiracy.  Lastly, and I'm making no judgments, but we have sent all three of our kids to private Catholic school.  The older two are fairly neutral about the whole concept of religion, but the youngest is the most die hard believer.  I'm not sure if that is related or not, but it sticks out to me because I'm not religious myself.

 
My oldest (daughter) is 11 and either she puts up a hell of a show, or she really does believe. I think we need to tell her this year well before Christmas.
She is moving to middle school next school year and I don't want her to be the target of any dooooshy kids looking for something to pick on.  

 
If you think millennials suck wait for Generation Z.  It will soon be the norm to take off a year between highschool & college to cope with the reality that ? isn't real, and travel the world.

 
E-Z Glider said:
Told my daughter about Santa when she was 12. Thought it was going to be this huge deal. Her reply "Really?, Santa too? I mean, I knew the Easter Bunny was fake because that's just ridiculous. Who believes in a giant rabbit that hides eggs?." 
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chet said:
He will be 12 in June and is in grade 6.

Any other FBGs with same aged kids who still believe?
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Yes. My daughter.   We were thinking of breaking it up this Easter but she is away with grandparents.  Probably have a talk in the Summer

 
I still believe there is a woman out there who is not insane.  Probably better odds on the existence of the Easter Bunny.  :shrug:  

 
And to add - she has said she knows Santa and crew our not the same as God.   

She said a boy in her class said he didn't believe in God or Santa.   She told us she she does but knows they are different.   

My daughter is really smart but very naive so I'm not sure which way this will go 

 
there is only one thing worth believing in and that is american muscle buy a hemi brohans you will be glad you did take that to the bank bromigos 

 
A bit surprised peer information didn't come into play. At a certain point don't the kids all talk about this at school? That's how it was back in the day IIRC. Some kid would go around telling other kids and voila no more Santa.

 
Grace Under Pressure said:
A bit surprised peer information didn't come into play. At a certain point don't the kids all talk about this at school? That's how it was back in the day IIRC. Some kid would go around telling other kids and voila no more Santa.
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This.  Plus nowadays I'd expect it to be worse, with kids pulling up websites showing Santa and the Easter Bunny are fake on their phones or school computers.

 
My son just turned 10 and he seemed down with the Easter Bunny yesterday.  He doesn't believe in Santa anymore.  My daughter is 8 and fully believes so maybe he's just being a good brother.

When I was around that age my parents did a fantastic job of making it look like a rabbit ate some carrots we left out.  That hooked me for another 2 years.

 
17seconds said:
My son just turned 10 and he seemed down with the Easter Bunny yesterday.  He doesn't believe in Santa anymore.  My daughter is 8 and fully believes so maybe he's just being a good brother.

When I was around that age my parents did a fantastic job of making it look like a rabbit ate some carrots we left out.  That hooked me for another 2 years.
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Wat? Are you saying he still believes in the Bunny, but not Santa?

 
AAABatteries said:
Also, I'm tired of not getting the ####### credit for this ####!
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When my son found out about Santa, he had a long talk with his mom. When I got home later, he said, "hey dad, thanks for the Xbox." 

 
Courtjester said:
She asked last night straight up about it and my wife and I didn't have the heart to continue the charade. She took it better than her mom and I did. We both were a little  :cry:
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good for you... I don't know how parents that are asked straight up are able to lie to their child's face about something so stupid... just tell them it's a game/tradition and everyone pretends.

 
cockroach said:
good for you... I don't know how parents that are asked straight up are able to lie to their child's face about something so stupid... just tell them it's a game/tradition and everyone pretends.
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I would so love if my daugther asked me straight up.   I wouldn't lie.

 
my 10 and 11yo are playing along at this point (kids at school spoiled it, otherwise I think they would be on board 100%).  The last couple years the older one has asked and I respond "you have to believe to receive" and he shut down the conversation pretty quick from there.

 
My 13 and 11 year old have known for a few years at least.  My 11 year old says come on Dad I know it is you just admit it, I kind of smirk and say I don't know what you are talking about.  Youtube is a solid source for him disproving the existence of Santa Claus and Easter Bunny.

 
We are all at the mercy of the information and sometimes bias of the information being fed to us.

Plenty of sane adults believe in things just as ridiculous.

 
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A few years ago my 7-year-old niece asked me if Santa was real or not. "My parents say he's real but I don't believe them! You're the only one I can trust!"

I asked her, "Okay then, why don't you tell me why you think Santa isn't real."

She says, "Because I saw mom's Amazon Cart and all the items were exactly the same presents that Santa gave me!"

I said, "You're a smart kid."

 
My 8 year old son said to me yesterday "Some kids in school said Santa is fake"

I responded "What do you think?"

He says in the most disgusted tone ever "Obviously he's real, duh"

Well there ya go.

 
Yeah - 12 year old still believes.  I think she's full of it my wife not so much.... :unsure:

We were going to tell her during the last summer regardless now just letting this play out i think lol

 
shadyridr said:
My 8 year old son said to me yesterday "Some kids in school said Santa is fake"

I responded "What do you think?"

He says in the most disgusted tone ever "Obviously he's real, duh"

Well there ya go.
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My favorite line from when my kids were still believers, my middle kid said one "Of course Santa is real, no way can we afford all this stuff" (Santa usually brought a new big screen TV, video game system, or some other big ticket electronic for the "family" every year).

 
Funny this was bumped, my daughter just told me this story last night.

One of her friends at school has 3 other siblings. The kids ages are 18, 16, 14, and 5 (whoops). The parents told all of the children at a very young age that Santa was fake. Now that the kids are older, they all talk about what a horrible thing it was to do. She said they felt like they missed out on part of childhood. They have now all banded together and are not allowing their parents to tell the youngest sibling.  :lmao:

 
Bull Dozier said:
 my middle kid said one "Of course Santa is real, no way can we afford all this stuff" 
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:lol:

Yeah, all of my kids still believe. I have a 12, 10, and 7 year old. Wife wanted to tell the 12 year old this year so he wouldn't be embarrassed trying to defend his position at school if one of the kids leaked it.

I told her no way. This may be the last year of this and I want to enjoy that innocence one more time.

But my kids have used that above line for years: "I like Christmas because Santa brings us the things you guys can't afford to buy us."

 
Bull Dozier said:
My favorite line from when my kids were still believers, my middle kid said one "Of course Santa is real, no way can we afford all this stuff" (Santa usually brought a new big screen TV, video game system, or some other big ticket electronic for the "family" every year).
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Similar scenario: That bleep'n elf on the shelf

Thought my then nine year old was about to crack the code. The topic came up in discussion with 9 yo and 5 yo revolving around mall santa and that they aren't the real santa, just helpers due to logistics. Wife pushed the envelope to tested the waters " But Rudy (our ellf's name) is real right?" 

5 yo starts thinking... (uh oh)

9 yo "Yeah, he's real. No way Mom and Dad are setting up all the cool stuff he does" 5 yo nods in agreement (phew) [Disclaimer: my wife goes all out on this. 5 years running and not a single duplication on non traditional items]

Best part was 9 yo knew he was going back with santa xmas eve and wrote the elf a letter thanking him, asking to tell santa 'hi' and see you next year. Got a little dusty in the room when I saw it. 

 
gotta break it to my 11 year old (oldest of 2)  after christmas this year. I'm pretty sure she knows, but she does a damn good job faking it....but if she's not, I don't know if I'm ready for what may happen after.  :cry:  from both of us. —Hate seeing my little girl growing up. 

 
we were at the Christkindlmarket over by Wrigley Field the weekend before last. there is a ice rink and a few gift booths alongside the Josten's rings - including a novelty size Cubs world series ring - shop. Next to the Josten's is a Santa's workshop where families could get a picture of their kids with Santa. we step inside to look and i ask my almost 8-year old son if he wants to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas. he says,"Dad, i think i'm a little too big to be sitting on Santa's lap..." and my heart sank. i don't want him to give up on Santa just yet. 

 
glvsav37 said:
gotta break it to my 11 year old (oldest of 2)  after christmas this year. I'm pretty sure she knows, but she does a damn good job faking it....but if she's not, I don't know if I'm ready for what may happen after.  :cry:  from both of us. —Hate seeing my little girl growing up. 
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FWIW, I've never had this conversation with my kids.  Once they got to the age of knowing, we continued the sharade, just changing the tone of voice.  They get that we don't expect them to really believe in Santa, but of course we believe in Santa, wink wink, because he doesn't bring presents to kids that don't believe.  It is also easier not to make mistakes around other kids when your company line is that you believe.

Santa still brings the same stuff he always brought, and it is still wrapped in solid red paper, and it still has hand written names on the paper (no tags) in my modified print hand writing.  The kids still put out a plate of cookies and milk that I still take a bite out of and leave the crumbs.  We just don't have to work too hard about picking out what is from Santa and trying to explain how Santa's elves could have made season passes to Valleyfair or anything like that.

I was in Target the other day and my wife and i were getting some presents. While in the decorations aisle, we were moving on to other things and I said "what do you want to get for stocking stuffers?"  As I turned the corner at the end of the aisle, I looked down and saw a four year old kid walking with her mom,  Their back was to us and I have no idea if I heard, but I was kicking myself if I put that doubt into some kids' head.

 
Mine went from still believing in Santa Claus at 11 to watching porn all day on his phone at 12. Enjoy the time they still believe in Santa Claus.

 
Reminds me of one year near Easter time where my oldest (then about 6-7) and I were outside with our dog (Jessie) raking leaves.  While raking I hear a squeek.  I rake the same spot and hear another squeek so I dig up the leaves and there are four little bunny rabbits.  When I uncovered them they all ran away.  Three of them went to the hedges where I saw them but we couldn't find the fourth.  A few minutes later, we find the fourth little bunny between our dogs legs.  Not bloody, but dead as a doornail (always love to use that term).  My daughter then yells out, "JESSIE KILLED THE EASTER BUNNY."   It was all I could do to hold back the laughter.

 
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