(prompt: 'question' 18/9/2020)

Anticipating the question, I worked out my answer well in advance.

Son: "The kids at school don't believe in Father Christmas... they reckon it's your parents give his presents."

Me: "So, you don't believe in Father Christmas any more?"

Son: "... no... —  I don't think so."

Me: "Well, You and your friends are right! There is NO Father Christmas...

for those who DON'T believe in him!

Why should he keep coming to anyone who doesn't believe in him?

Would YOU, if you were him?"

Son: (wide-eyed, gasping, near speechless) "No way!" and then hastily, "I believe, Mum. I DO BELIEVE!"