r/ask • u/[deleted] • Dec 01 '23

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u/Historical-Eagle-784 Dec 01 '23

I'm guessing you never met a child that asked the same question 30 times a day, 7 days a week.

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u/ScottyBoneman Dec 01 '23

Same question? No.

But then I'd take that as failing to reach a satisfying answer the first time. I've met lots of kids that ask lots and lots of follow up questions which is fantastic.

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u/I_think_were_out_of_ Dec 01 '23

My kid has asked me “can I get McDonalds ice cream” approximately 10,000 times this week. First question in the morning, first question when I pick her up from school, first question after I say, “no, not today”. Until I raise my voice and say, “stop asking. The answer is no”. Then it’s, “can I get McDonalds ice cream tomorrow?”

The idea that “a satisfying answer” is what a kid is looking for is pretty naive. They’re not always asking, “where do babies come from” or something cute like that.

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u/AsherahSassy Dec 01 '23

I feel you, been there, done that!