When Should I Tell My Children?

Has your child ever asked you a question you don't know how to answer? We've surveyed the Great British public to find the most common age to discuss sensitive subjects.
Simply pick the age and gender of your child below to see the results.

Please choose a question
  • tell my child the truth about Santa?
  • tell my child the truth about the tooth fairy?
  • tell my child the truth about the Easter Bunny?
  • tell my child about the birds and the bees?
  • let my child choose their own bedtime?
  • stop giving my child pocket money?
  • encourage my child to stop believing in magic?
  • tell my child that the family pet didn't really go to live on a farm in the country?
  • tell my child that the Bogeyman isn’t real?

GENDER Boy AGE10

My child is a

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Your child is within the most popular age for boys.

If you’re struggling to know just how to broach this subject, don’t worry. You’re not alone.

We’ve created a handy guide for you with helpful advice on talking to children about difficult or sensitive topics.