How do you answer awkward questions with kids?
Take a deep breath, and follow these simple tips.
- Ask your child “What do you think?” before answering questions to get a better sense of what is really being asked and what’s likely to be understood.
- Tell the truth.
- Avoid too much detail and keep answers short and simple.
- Make conversations matter-of-fact.
What are some questions to ask a baby?
Prompt conversation and encourage curiosity by asking your child challenging questions, such as:
- What do you know how to do that you can teach to others?
- If you could be a sound, what would it be?
- What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
- What do you think your life will be like in the future?
How do you respond to awkward questions?
The best way to immediately respond to uncomfortable questions is a polite comment such as:
- I’m so sorry, I don’t like talking about that.
- I’d rather not discuss that.
- I don’t want to get into that.
- I’d rather not discuss this now/here.
- Sorry is it okay if we change the subject?
What are uncomfortable questions?
Self-discovery: 12 Uncomfortable Questions You Never Ask Yourself, But Should
- What makes you feel envious of others?
- Do you really dislike the things you say you don’t like?
- What do you think about all day?
- Which two common excuses do you frequently use?
- Are you happy?
- What truly makes you happy?
What questions do 3 year olds ask?
Thoughtful Questions to Ask Your Toddler:
- What are you really good at?
- What makes you proud?
- What is something you really like to do?
- What is something you really don’t like to do?
- What makes you feel happy?
- How do you make other people feel happy?
- What makes you feel loved?
- How do you show other people you love them?