One of the neighbor kids told my son when he was about 7 that there was no Santa Claus. He said he has suspected it all along so we had the "discussion". I'm thinking "Rock on - this year I'm finally going to get credit for the really good stuff I buy that I stick Santa's name on!".
He gets up, runs to the tree and his stockings and goes on and on about how great Santa is ;) Apparently Santa is believable if he gives things. It was another year or so before he finally didn't believe for good.
I remember when I figured it out and was sworn to secrecy not to tell my 4 year younger brother. It took me from the time I swore until the time I found him (less than 5 minutes) to spill the beans. I think he's still mad
