3 Responses to:
"437 Questions"

1. Jessica

   Jul-13-12 at 11:09 am

   

   My son is 2 and is in the “why” phase. He also wants to know what everything says. We point out a school bus, a dog, a flower – “What it say?” The other day I pulled a loose string off his shirt and he wanted to know what it said. I have to admit, after the 400th question, I do often feel the urge to roll my eyes. It’s just too much for my adult brain to process sometimes. I try to give him a warning before I get to this point though. I’ll say, “G, I’m reaching my question limit. I need a break from the questions for a little awhile.” He seems to understand and gives me about 2.5 minutes of peace before he starts up again. :-)
   • Marc P.

     Jul-26-12 at 11:34 am

     

     Jessica – I agree with your approach. Everyone has their breaking point, so making your child aware of this is always a good idea. And shoot, if you are answering the first 400 questions, I think you are doing great!
2. Crunchy Con mommy   CrunchyConMom
   

   Jul-13-12 at 5:26 pm

   

   Great reminder! Isn’t it sad that, just like responding to a crying baby, answering a curious pre-schoolers questions respectfully is somewhat countercultural?