By www.iHeartToby.com
Kids are naturally curious, which is part of their charm.
They’re taking in so much of the world for the first time and they want to know how it all works, so their inquiring minds are constantly asking “why?” And as much as we want to encourage their curiosity, by the seventh “but, why?,” we start to run out of answers … and patience. Luckily, some parents on Reddit are here to help us get our kids to stop asking “why” all the time.
● Turn the question back on them - One parent shares that they read the best way to get a kid to stop was to ask them, “I’m not sure, what do you think?” And they found it to be a godsend. The kid answers their own question, then you provide some feedback, like, “Sounds good to me.” And the best part? The kid gets to practice their critical thinking, then they move on. ....