A kid's mind is a never-ending wheel that keeps on turning with curiosity. From asking serious questions to outright silly ones, kids sure know how to ask the toughest lot.
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Kids sure know how to ask the hardest questions, leaving you most of the time fumbling for answers. Parents.com tackles this dilemma and provides you tips on how to answer some of toughest questions only kids can come up with. Huffington Post also shares its own set of tricks in dealing with these stop-in-your-track questions. Find some here:
1. Is grandma going to die?
According to child development and behavior specialist Betsy Brown Braun, it is not a good idea to withhold serious information from your kid just because they're still young. Not explaining to your kid the real situation may result to guilt later on. The kid may think that he is somehow to blame for whatever happens. You may try saying this: "Grandma is having a problem with her body and we hope she'll live a long time. We never know for sure, but the doctors are trying their best to fix the problem if they can. They are taking good care of her." Be sure to follow reassuring statements after you explain the situation.
2. Are you and dad going to get divorced?
Like it or not, your relationship will greatly affect the future ones of your kids. According to Dr. Wayne Fleisig, a psychologist at Children's of Alabama, this is the perfect opportunity to show your kid that despite disagreements, love remains respectful and loving too. You can talk to your kid by acknowledging his thoughtfulness and assuring him that it's not going to happen. However, if you have decided to do it, both parents should explain to the child what's happening. Be sure to include basic information as to the living arrangements and be sure to reassure that it's not something because of what the kid may have done.
3. Do you think I'm fat?
This question comes from the same direction as "Am I pretty?" Dr. Susan Bartell, a New York psychologist states that there is an underlying issue that needs to be discussed more than the answer. To delve deeper, you may answer with another question like, "Why are you asking me that?" or "This sounds like something you are really worrying about, why?"
4. Who is your favorite?
This can be tricky especially that all kids want to be someone's favorite. You may answer this question by saying that all of them are your favorite for different reasons. Further, enumerate each trait that makes them unique and special.
5. Will a tornado hit us?
Dr. Braun says it's never okay to lie. According to experts, kids under seven should avoid watching the news and be a part of conversations discussing natural disasters and tragedies. You may approach this question by asking how much information she knows. The key always is to reassure your kid that everything is being done to keep him safe.
These are only samples of what your kids may ask you. Check out how kids answer big questions in the cute video below:
