Children ask the darndest questions?
Don’t be surprised when your toddler starts asking questions you thought were years beyond their comprehension…questions about body parts? divorce? adoption? same sex parents? human nature? skin color? handicaps? elderly?
Don’t shy away from those questions because your child needs to hear honest answers from you. He/She is formulating their view of the world (including prejudices) based on your answers…And don’t answer more than they ask,,,they will come back with more questions once they have digested what you’ve told them.
Most importantly,,, be ready for your answers to show up on the school playground the next day! Everything from who you want to win the presidential election to who you’re rooting for in the World Series or Superbowl is fair game for your child to exploit to their friends!
Be a good parent and educate them on all sides of a story! Wisdom is Power!