Why?
Nearly every parent will go through a phase with their youngster where they wish to never hear the word, “why” again.
”Dad, why is the sky blue?”
“Mom, why do fish swim?”
“Dad, why can’t I grow an apple in my belly if I eat this seed?”
“Mom, why is your bottom squishy?”
Sometimes the “Why?” questions can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of them. At other times, they are overwhelming because we are not quite sure how to answer them. However, these questions can also be used as a jumping point for us to get our children thinking and speaking beyond our typical, daily conversations.
The next time your child asks you a “Why?” question, turn it around and ask your child why she thinks it is so. If your child is not in a phase of asking “why”, come up with your own.
”Why?” questions are great for getting children to think more deeply. Because they go well beyond our characteristic “yes” and “no” answer questions, they will also get your child using a more extensive dialogue. You may also be astonished at the answers with your child is able to form.
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Written by Laura on January 28, 2011
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