We all need something to believe in, and little kids need that more than anyone. That may be part of why kids find it so easy to believe that Santa Claus is real and hang on to that notion for as long as possible. In all honesty, I wish I was still naïve enough to believe in Santa; thinking that Santa and his elves are real might make the world seem like a better, happier place. However, we all know that Santa isn’t real – and some people had to learn that the hard way. People took to Reddit to talk about the moment they realized Santa Claus wasn’t real – and some of these stories are truly tragic. What was that moment like for you? Share it with us in the comments!
Thanks, Dr. Phil
There have been many serious allegations and controversies surrounding Dr. Phil in the past couple of years, but there was a time when he was a figure that many people looked up to for guidance and advice. Even kids would watch his TV show from time to time, and sometimes, it had dark consequences.
This person recalls watching Dr. Phil back when he was a kid, and the episode must have been around Christmas time, since Dr. Phil was talking about a very sensitive topic – how to tell your kids Santa isn’t real. In a way, he helped parents break the news to kids across the country who happened to watch that episode!