Dealing with many many questions
My DS (4 and 3 months) asks a lot of questions. I know that is normal and that is a phase. He is really curious and loves learning, which is great and I don't want to stifle that. BUT.... I am finding myself easily frustrated by his constant questioning. He asks me (or any adult in hearing distance) lots and lots of questions:
what time did you wake up at?
what does *insert word* mean?
what are you doing tomorow?
what is x plus y?
what gear are you in now?
why are you...?
what does that sign mean?
etc etc...
Is it okay to say that I love his questions, but that I can't answer any more for a while? Should I just put up with it and keep answering? Can I somehow redirect his curiousity at least for a little while to have a break?
Re: Dealing with many many questions
I question back as often as possible. So ask their own question back to them - makes them think more than an answer given. The old standard 'what do you think' often leads to some long and creative theories :)
I totally think it is alright to say something like I am having a rest from questions for a while but you can use you own clever brain to find your own answers.
Re: Dealing with many many questions
After a long day dealing with so many questions I ask my boys for a little rest from questions, I say mummy's brain is hurting a bit from all the thinking so we're going to have a rest. That's usually when I turn ABC2 on for half an hour lol.
I think it's totally ok to ask for a break from questions :)
Re: Dealing with many many questions
I'd love to say it goes away soon, but for some it just doesn't. I use 'what do you think?" a lot, as well as 'where do you think we might find an answer?' or 'who do you think we could ask?'.
I also use 'I'm not sure' heaps.
I'm not naturally a talker. My brain just can't cope with the space filled with noise. Now that she's bigger she can write them down/do her own research mostly, but DS nearly 5 can't so yes, I think it's ok to say you need a rest.
Re: Dealing with many many questions
I sometimes say "what do you think?" or "You tell me?"
Dealing with many many questions
My anxious DD asks the same question over and over and over again. Even immediately after stating it.
I thought that answering her every question was the best thing for her but it turns out it's not the best - as it seems to feed that desire even more.
Our psychologist suggested I ask her back 'what did mummy just say' or 'what do you think'?
The more I put it back on her, the less questions I get