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Is it time to burst his bubble? How to do it gently...?
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 351903" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I agree with SRL. I can see your husband's point of view if your son was a few years younger and was questioning a rumor he'd heard at school, but at 13yo and not having severe cognitive problems, in my humble opinion, it's in his best interest to let him know the truth. I've heard that the best approach is to let them start figuring out, then somewhat encourage them to think it through and brag on them for being smart enough to figure out, then before they get it completely, tell them the truth so the "lie" part isn't so hard on them. This worked well with my son at age 10yo- I told him it was a fun things for parents and those who loved young children the most. He still cried and blamed me for lieing but it only lasted about 5 mins or less, then he was asking if he'd still get the presents and surprise and of course, he did. Oh- and he got to start playing santa with me to fill our dogs' stockings, which he still loves doing. I do believe that at 13yo, the bigger issue is that he's believed his parents so long in spite of any harrassment or joking he's gotten at school.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 351903, member: 3699"] I agree with SRL. I can see your husband's point of view if your son was a few years younger and was questioning a rumor he'd heard at school, but at 13yo and not having severe cognitive problems, in my humble opinion, it's in his best interest to let him know the truth. I've heard that the best approach is to let them start figuring out, then somewhat encourage them to think it through and brag on them for being smart enough to figure out, then before they get it completely, tell them the truth so the "lie" part isn't so hard on them. This worked well with my son at age 10yo- I told him it was a fun things for parents and those who loved young children the most. He still cried and blamed me for lieing but it only lasted about 5 mins or less, then he was asking if he'd still get the presents and surprise and of course, he did. Oh- and he got to start playing santa with me to fill our dogs' stockings, which he still loves doing. I do believe that at 13yo, the bigger issue is that he's believed his parents so long in spite of any harrassment or joking he's gotten at school. [/QUOTE]
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