I’ve noticed something about my middle child. Every question I ask him is followed by three questions from him to “clarify” what I mean.
For lunch,
“Benjamin, do you want your sandwich heated up so that the meat and cheese is melty?”
“But… is it not cold?”
“No, it’s heated up.”
“But… is it hot?”
“It will be heated up, yes.”
“But… is it warm?”
“It will be heated up. It won’t be hot, it won’t be cold. It will be warm.”
I always knew he asked a lot of questions, but I didn’t notice this particular trend until earlier this week. Every time. Three follow-up questions. It makes me laugh, and that’s good. Because I’m less likely to become frustrated when I’m laughing.
Better that than what my son Toadie does. He cocks his head to one side, looks at me from the corner of his eye and says,”Huh?” It’s such a sly look that says he understands but he wants me to keep talking to him. How are
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Ha ha! i loved the way Bejamin questions everything, it is surely a great trait.. I am sure he will become academician or a scientist.. All famous scientists have always been very inquisitive.
What about the other two, what are their habits? would love to hear about them too..
In his crucial stage, kids have lots of doubts and question in his/her surroundings. He/she is very observant and must be guided well. Yes, its funny but be careful you must correct his behavior before its too late.