Father Christmas. At what age "should" kids stop believing in him?

[gbb]

Can't remember what ages our children sussed it out but it kinda surprises me our live in 8yo grand daughter is into naughty elves and gleefully comes down each morning to see what they've been up to ? She's borderline thinking it's not real but hasn't quite got there yet, still enjoying the magic of it.
She's got 19 of them...

The pleasure on her face, the squeals of delight, its a shame to spoil it.

 

[Jameshow]

9 months after conception...🤣🤣🤣

 

[Fastpedaller]

You think that’s an issue? You’ll spend time telling them that they should stay away from strange men, and then once a year announce a strange man will be creeping into their bedroom (while they’re asleep)to leave them presents!
:-)

You are Jasper Carrot aren't you!

 

[Dogtrousers]

I don't recall ever believing he was real.

I don't either. Could be because I was the youngest of the children so the bubble had burst by the time I got involved.

We also had to write thank you letters. Why would I thank my Auntie Edna if the real provider was a fat beardy bloke?

 

[stephec]

My last girlfriend dumped me when I was aged 44. She said that I was too childish...

I'd take that as a compliment.

 

[Jameshow]

My last girlfriend dumped me when I was aged 44. She said that I was too childish...

Just after COVID wasn't it?!

 

[ColinJ]

Just after COVID wasn't it?!

I wish - I was 20 years older than that then!