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What age do kids stop believing in Santa?

*Louise*
*Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
in Special occasions & other celebrations
..Now us adults all now that Santa exists:D

But what age did your child admit to you that they didn't believe any more? (Usually because some big-mouth at school can't wait to ruin it for everyone else):mad:

I am dreading that day - for me, it will take away some of the magic of christmas.


(*The poll is multiple choice, so you can select for various children)
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What age did your children stop believing in Santa? 107 votes

Under 7
6% 7 votes
7
5% 6 votes
8
12% 13 votes
9
13% 14 votes
10
12% 13 votes
11
4% 5 votes
12
3% 4 votes
Over 12
1% 2 votes
They still believe in Santa
30% 33 votes
I don't have children
9% 10 votes
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Comments

  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    DS started mentioning it last year (age 9) but wouldnt come out and say he didnt believe (prob just in case) but he has already said this year (now 10) that he doesnt believe, and he thinks its me that puts the presents out. DD (8 1/2) said she didnt think it was me, she thought it was father christmas!!!!!
    I didnt say anything, and im going to carry on as normal!!!! ( i still had a stocking when i was 18, so mine can carry on as well!!!!)
  • lyns_2
    lyns_2 Posts: 314 Forumite
    My 10 year old looks at me like im mad when i say father chrismas is coming soon but has not said to me that she dont believe.
    Son 8 asks if hes real
    son who was 3 last year asked me why i was putting presents in his room last christmas ...told him he was dreaming
    Number 4 due 21st jan
  • Rachie_B
    Rachie_B Posts: 8,785 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    my sons are 4 and 10 and the eldest stopped believing when he was 8,he loves pretending for his little brothers sake

    :)
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    catowen wrote:
    ( i still had a stocking when i was 18, so mine can carry on as well!!!!)


    Hehe - My mum still puts out our childhod stockings with little gifts in them for when we visit on christmas day...and I'm 27...:D :rotfl: :rotfl:
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  • jillie1974
    jillie1974 Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    my dad told me when i was 10 that Santa didnt really exist and i didnt believe him!! even though my friend told me that as well the year before!! that was the worst xmas ever!! i still leave out a sock with my name on it just in case....
    'Children are not things to be moulded, but are people to be unfolded'
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    My youngest is 5 (almost 6) and still believes, unfortunately oldest struggles with belief concepts having Autism, decided was no such thing at 5, but we try to stop him spoiling it for his brother.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • lost_soul_6
    lost_soul_6 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Mum always said if you don't beleive you don't get i was 30 this year and still go round an Christmas morn to see what Santa has brought me. Who says you are too old.
  • sjcjd
    sjcjd Posts: 121 Forumite
    Polar Express says it all.
  • kittykate_2
    kittykate_2 Posts: 1,834 Forumite
    waddaya mean there's no santa?!?!?!?!

    i'm 21
    :A I love MSE!!! :A
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    kittykate wrote:
    waddaya mean there's no santa?!?!?!?!

    i'm 21


    Of course there is a Santa!!!


    Just some kids decide to be daft and stop believing.....us adults know better;)
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
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