I just was checking out facebook when this post by Love and Logic caught my eye:
“Take a statement you might make to try to get a kid to think and see if you can turn it into a question.
Example: Instead of “That’s not going to work.” use “How do you think that’s going to work?”
Questions create more thinking.”
I love this quote. I know as a parent that I often think my job is to teach my kids what they need to know. Really, my goal as a parent should be to help them think for themselves.
So I was reflecting on how I can take some of my statements and make them into questions that really help kids think and makes it also easier for them to follow directions.
This is what I came up with:
Instead of:
“You should share your toys.”
Try this:
“When do you think you would be able to share your truck?”
Instead of:
“Stop eating so quickly!”
Try this:
“Can you think of a healthier way to eat your food?”
Instead of:
“Get your coat on!”
Try this:
“The temperature outside is 40 degrees. What coat do you think would work best?”
Instead of:
“Do your homework now!”
Try this:
“Where is the best place for you to get your homework done?”
I would love to hear your ideas for putting this parenting skill into practice.
Comment below!
