{"id":4144,"date":"2023-07-16T15:58:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T22:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/?p=4144"},"modified":"2024-01-12T14:10:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:10:28","slug":"questions-kids-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/questions-kids-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions Kids Ask"},"content":{"rendered":"

Young children ask lots of questions – and expect us to know the answers! They want to know why the sky is blue, why the grass is green, and why sugar tastes sweet. Some of their questions are funny, and some are embarrassing. Some can be challenging to answer, especially if you haven\u2019t been in a classroom for a while!<\/p>\n

When Young Kids Ask Tough Questions<\/h2>\n

They will also ask other questions that are challenging in a different way because they make you feel uncomfortable and unsure how to respond. As hard as it may be to discuss, for example, death, race, or sex, it is important that you try to do so when your child asks. View their questions as \u201cteachable moments\u201d<\/a> \u2013 that is, chances to teach your values and beliefs to your child.<\/p>\n

Start by asking a question<\/h3>\n

When asked any particularly challenging question, the first step is to figure out what your child already understands. Start with a question of your own to get an idea of their baseline knowledge. For example, if they ask, “Where do babies come from?<\/a>” your first step could be to say something like, “Tell me, where do you think they come from?”<\/p>\n

Encourage their interest<\/h3>\n

Let them know they have good questions, and that you\u2019re glad they\u2019re asking you. Then you can take a moment to gather your thoughts. Other tips that can help:<\/p>\n