Children's day.

 I'm giving this year's shout out to curious children.

What's your take on children who are overly inquisitive? Do you find them annoying? Intrusive?  You don't have to.

I had that experience when I taught 5th graders. I received questions that, when I tried to wrap my head around them, made me wonder how these kids were able to come up with such questions. They were above their seeming age. Personalized questions were not left out, like, "Miss Grateful, did you ever wanted to be a teacher?" Don't ask me what my answer was. The point is, I answered a large chunk of questions, even the ones that left my brows raise

I have cousins who make you want to disappear from the scene when you're around them. They'll keep asking what we call paradoxical questions until you run out of patience, like, "If it rains all day on a Sunday, will it still be regarded as a sun-day?" When your answer is yes, they'll ask, "But there was no sun. How can you call it a sun-day when the sun did not appear?" You must argue patiently and intelligently with them because if they win, well, that's another trouble you've landed yourself in

Sorry, but let me test you a bit with one of the questions I received. Here you go: If animals serve as meat to man, is lion edible? That's for you!

The thing about curious children is that you need to be patient and tolerant, else you silence them into their shell. Asking questions could be a way for them to express what they think and how they feel. Depriving them of that would mean forfeiting most of the things you need to hear from your child, and that's not what most people want—a reserved child.

Personally, I love inquisitive children. They spark up thoughts that I ordinarily would not give a hoot about, and I love answering them. Maybe that's why they keep asking. 

Your child deserves a listening ear. You need to value their curiosity because it is a vital part of their development. By encouraging their questions, you foster their intellectual growth, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it helps build their confidence and communication abilities. Valuing their curiosity shows them that their thoughts and feelings are important, strengthening your relationship and trust with them. 

Happy children day to all the curious children out there.

Agredecido🥰

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