Yes, children grow up, and at a point, they begin to ask us things that we would never want to hear from their mouths . Sometimes, because of the discomfort of the question. Others, for not knowing what to answer
The fact is that these committed questions come, and children, whose curiosity seems to have no end, expect from us an answer that convinces them . After all, stupid children are not. And also, each generation is more alert than the previous one.
So arm yourself with patience, take a breath, and respond to the best of your ability. For you to emerge victorious from this trance, here are some keys to answer the committed questions of your offspring .
Index
1. Don’t avoid the question
Typical phrases that we have all heard when we were children as you are too young to ask these things, I will explain it to you when you are older are frustrating for the child. Your child is curious about the environment around him, and our duty as parents is to help him in his training.
If you do not answer them at the moment, the question will remain latent in his head and he will most likely ask you again in a few days to see if on that occasion you do answer him. And it may also be the case that the child sees that his question has caused you embarrassment, and looks for those answers outside the house.
2. Don’t lie to them
Children ask out of curiosity in some cases, but they may also ask to confirm a theory that they carry in their head, or simply, to see if their parents tell them the truth on a topic that they have already discussed with friends. So it is best to be honest if you do not want your child to start to see you with mistrust
3. Don’t tell him more than necessary
Adapt to their age and mindset. It is one thing to be honest and try to resolve your doubts, and another to open your mind too much. A child is a child, and although you have to be honest and explain everything to them without resorting to bizarre stories, we don’t have to answer their doubts and questions in great detail. As he grows, we will explain more things to him.
4. Answer them clearly and simply
Don’t use overly technical words to answer their questions. Explain everything to him using words he can understand.
5. You can use examples
Children understand everything better if you explain it to them with examples or stories, thus complementing your more technical answer.
6. Anticipate your questions
Many parents try to ignore that their children are growing up, and delay facing them for example in everything related to sex education. A good advice is to anticipate their doubts, thus avoiding the surprise factor when they ask you. For example, the arrival of a baby brother may be a good time to explain where children come from in a natural and simple way.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.