Children are philosophers by nature. Their inquisitive mind, comprehending the world around them, constantly experiences surprise and curiosity. Adults can help develop a child's desire for knowledge, or vice versa - unconsciously drown out. It is important to treat the child's questions competently so as not to negate the child's curiosity.
Instructions
Step 1
Note that the child usually asks his questions to someone he trusts. Often it becomes an adult who always listens to him attentively, gives a detailed and interesting answer to any child's question.
Step 2
Children's questions to adults have different motives. First, think about the reason for the question. Maybe the child is looking for a reason to attract an adult to his problem and emotional state, to cause a serious conversation.
Step 3
If these are cognitive questions, then you do not need to give exhaustive answers to them. Complete clarity will only extinguish the craving of children for their own reflections. And sometimes the questions of children baffle parents, letting adults understand that they are not able to answer all of them. Do not be ashamed of ignorance, but arrange a brainstorming session with your son or daughter, discussing some dilemma together.
Step 4
Always consider the child's age, mental development and life experiences. Therefore, sometimes a simplified answer is enough to satisfy curiosity and at the same time not discourage the desire to ask again. Do not go into technical details, refrain from complicated terms if the child is still young. Speak in his language and remember that the full disclosure of some topics will be available to him as he grows.
Step 5
Don't be embarrassed if you don't know the answer to a question. Make it clear to your child that there are many sources of knowledge besides parents. It can be various reference books, popular science literature for children, competent professionals in their field. If the question is difficult enough, take a break, do not answer the baby hastily. Take a break from business, think carefully about the answer, and only then answer.
Step 6
If the child's question is related to a knowledge gap, create conditions to address it. That is, jointly observe some natural or artificially created process so that the preschooler himself can understand the essence of its origin. Or read some educational book on this topic together.
