What do you say when your 10 year old asks if Santa is real?

What to do when kids ask ‘Is Santa real? ‘

1. Ask why they’re asking.
2. Ask what it would mean to them if he were real or not.
3. Let the child lead.
4. Talk about the spirit of Santa.
5. Advise them to be kind to other believers.
6. Lie to prevent tears.
7. Lie again to avoid feeling like a liar.
8. Give kids too much information.

Should you tell your kids there is no Santa Claus?

No harm, no foul. Remember, when you tell your kid there is no Santa, your kid will run to school to tell another kid. And I hate to break it to you, but your kid isn’t going to break the news in a gentle, understanding, empathetic way.

Who is Santa Claus and what does he do?

Santa is the magic and love and spirit of giving to others. What he does is teach children to believe in something they can’t see or touch. Throughout your life you will need this capacity to believe: in yourself, in your family, in your friends and in God. You will need to be able to believe in things you can’t measure or hold in your hands.

How to break the news about Santa to your kids?

11 Gentle Ways to Break the News About Santa to Your Kids 1 Let it happen naturally, not on a deadline. Some parents may be able to gauge the age at which their child will learn the answer to “Is Santa real?” 2 Make sure other family members are on the same page 3 Some children will learn the truth from their friends or older siblings

How can I convince my child to become Santa Claus?

First, take your child out for “coffee.” (Or hot cocoa.) This is a grown-up date in which you’re going to divulge some grown-up information — an induction ceremony of sorts. Next, tell him that he’s too old to receive presents from Santa anymore, but — here’s the kicker — he’s now old enough (and his heart has grown big enough) to become Santa.