10 Ways To Tell Your Child The Truth About Santa
In 2019, House Method surveyed more than 4,500 families across the United States, and found the overall average age for no longer believing in Santa Claus is 8.4 years old. (But it varies by state: Kids in Mississippi generally believe until they're 10, while kids in Oregon stop believing at 7.)
It's morally, ethically, and scientifically dubious at best. Research shows that kids who are lied to by their parents are more likely to lie themselves so it is always a good idea to tell the truth if possible. Don't use Santa as a tool for motivating your kid.
After years of research, I've found that three Christmas gifts is exactly the number they need to feel like they've scored some serious loot while still being invested in every single item they receive. More than three, and their eyes start glazing over . . .
Is it OK to lie to your kids about Santa Claus? ... Research shows that the vast majority of American parents promote a false belief in Santa Claus, and most small children accept that story as real. In fact, research shows that most parents work very hard to perpetuate the myth of Santa.
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As Hard as It May Be, There Comes a Point Where a Child Has to Stop Believing in Santa. ... Which is, while I think it's understandable for 8- and even 9-year-olds to still believe in Santa Claus, still doing so at 10 is just a little too old.
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