But one of the tricks of the "why" conversations is not information exchange. At that age they are learning the art of conversation, and they love the attention and conversation, and "why" prolongs the game.
Teach not just facts. Ask them "what do you think" and draw out the conversation another way.
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But one of the tricks of the "why" conversations is not information exchange. At that age they are learning the art of conversation, and they love the attention and conversation, and "why" prolongs the game.
Teach not just facts. Ask them "what do you think" and draw out the conversation another way.
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dad = nuclear chemist
mom = linguistics major and languages teacher
made for a highly informed childhood
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though often, after answering a question a few times, my daughter will look at me and say "oh, ok then" and then go off to play.
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