What Happens When Your Child Finds Out the Truth About Santa
The 9 Stages You Go Through When Your Kid Discovers Santa Isn't Real
There will come a time in every child's life when they begin to question the reality of Santa Claus. Regardless of how they're initially tipped off, the moments and days that follow their curious revelation may be difficult. Based on your child's age and disposition, some will be looking for the straight facts, while others will simply want reassurance that they can still believe in the jolly man who brings them gifts.
Either way, this chat is bound to happen at some point. These are the nine stages you will go through when your child finds out the truth about Santa, just like all the parents before you, the parents in there trenches with you now, and all the ones who will hear the dreaded three words "Is Santa real?" in the future.
Merry Christmas and good luck.
1 Your child is tipped off in some way about the reality of Saint Nick and approaches you for more information.
2 You panic, wondering if your child is (but also if you are) ready for this conversation.
3 You have a quick back and forth with yourself about the pros and cons of destroying your child’s innocence.
4 You begin what's sure to be a clulmsy explanation with a disclaimer: the magic of Christmas is about so much more than Santa.
