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ukasddad

First time parents. My son (diagnosed, with a PDA profile) will be about 5.5 this Christmas. He’s pretty smart - I think he’ll be the first out of him and his twin to figure out Santa, and maybe first in their school class.

How is he likely to take it? What are the implications of a lie maintained as long as he can remember? I’m sure it’s awkward for all parents, but I’m worried about a loss of trust!

Any advice?

Parents

  • I never made a big thing of it, partly because it gets confusing with all the ones in shops etc. To us it soon became more of a myth like the tooth fairy. It was also around trust. When the realisation was discussed, we explained that some peers may still believe. Feeling secure with parents who gave most presents was more important.

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  • I never made a big thing of it, partly because it gets confusing with all the ones in shops etc. To us it soon became more of a myth like the tooth fairy. It was also around trust. When the realisation was discussed, we explained that some peers may still believe. Feeling secure with parents who gave most presents was more important.

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  • in reply to Homebird

    For me once I found out Santa wasnt real it became magical Ina ne read over time and I'm surprised I don't figure it out as a youth as I always used dyo asy things like I want that toy I asked for I  my letter and would get replies like "ohhh yes xns you tell me it's name again"