When your kid already knows the truth there's no denying it anymore. Yup, you were the one leaving half-eaten cookies and dollars under pillows. The thing you have to worry about

now is them asking what else you've lied about. The Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, what else was your evil doing?!

Just say it's what your parents did so you had

no other option.

When the mall Santa's beard falls off what do you say?! Say that Santa hires assistants to take pictures with children since he can't be everywhere and for plausibility to make sure

he gets the requests of children right.

Pretend you didn't know. It's a shock for both of you and now you will need to deal with this tragedy together, with milk and cookies to cope.

You didn't hear anything. What did your kid say? Just keep ignoring them and distract them with something else, all the while hoping that they forget.

While it may not be the best option, you can say that it's a lie. Santa is real and the person who bursts your child's bubble is liar. Tell your

kid not to worry, reassure him that a stranger will soon break into his home to leave him presents.

Ask for your child's blind trust even though you are lying. Say that they should believe you when you say Santa is real, because adults know everything.

Apologize and say "I love you". Your child will be upset, but stating that you did it because you love them and that you wanted to give them the same

experience other children have will lead to your forgiveness.

Insist that Santa is real and get your husband, brother, father, or uncle to dress up like Santa and make sure your kid sees it. One way or another you

will prove that he does exist! (You liar.)