How do YOU handle the "why?" stage?

Question

My almost 5 year old son has been in the "why?" stage for a long time now. Always asking "why?". He is also a child that can talk your ear off.

I know this "why?" stage is completely normal, but it can also be completely aggravating! Sometimes I just want to say "hush" or "because I said so" but I really try not to do that.

How do YOU handle this stage when you've had enough of the "why?" questions?

Sorry I put this in the wrong section - clicked the wrong button...

Answer 1

Honestly, I've just taken the learning approach. If it's age apporpriate then I tell them the truth. They learn soooo much just from explaining it to you. I've actually enjoyed that stage very much cause I desire to teach my children as much knowledge as I possibly can. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

How I dealt with it was by answering the first "why?' Then, when it was clear that it was just to keep me talking, I sang a verse from an old song by Woody Guthrie called "Why, oh why". Here are some of the lyrics:

"Why, oh why, oh why oh, why?
Why, oh why, oh why?
Because because because because
Goodbye goodbye goodbye"

If you belong to Rhapsody or some other music service, you can listen to the song (and learn it if you like). I only sang them this verse and it drove them crazy. I sang it with good humor and a loving smile. It worked every time. The "why" stage in my house didn't last too long. I did encourage my kids to ask a LOT of questions about anything, but the "why" just to make noise isn't so fun.

Good luck and enjoy your son!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I turn the question back on them. I say, " I don't know, why do you think? " And that gets them thinking about the answer. But if it really starts to get out of hand, then I tell them that's enough questions for the day and if they ask me why one more time they will have to go to time out, or get a privilage taken away. And then I give them one more chance to ask one last question to get it out of their system and then that's it. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

I just continue to answer as well as i can..Ignoring the child will just prompt them to seek more attention...Try to explain things in depth to them, so they will get bored :P

My son does it sometimes, but I find that when he is asking questions over and over, he is soaking up the answers...

he is using them later...surprisingly...you might just be surprised at how smart your little one is!

Answer 6

just answer him. make sure ur answers r true, tho. cept w/ the birds-n-bees! his desire will wear off once u let him ask. i think it's good that he's asking & talking! now, he should develop some good brains & some good talking skills. =)

Answer 7

why is this in the parents of teen section.

i wish i knew your answer my 4 year ols is in the same phase along with the i want and i want to see that one good luck this too shall pass i hope

Answer 8

Just keep saying because

Answer 9

It's just how it is! Maybe you shouldn't ask so many whys Mr.Y

Answer 10

toddlers are easier then teens.

Why is "BECAUSE I SAID SO"

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