A Conversation for Answers to Children's Questions

Timing

Post 1

Maz

Children always have a knack of asking questions at the most inconvenient times. Example driving them to school in heavy traffic and they ask " How, EXACTLY, does the sperm get to the egg?" Try answering that one and concentrate on driving at the same time!


Timing

Post 2

Odo

‘Timing’

Now that’s reminded me of an incident that took place at some time during my early years in secondary school.

It was during and English Literature lesson when our new English teacher made a reference to something from the book we were studying as a good example of ‘phallic symbolism.’ A large number of us had absolutely no idea what she was on about and as it was the end of the lesson she didn’t offer an explanation but advised us to go and look the answer up.

One of the group then went home, and over a meal of ‘Toad in the Hole’ asked her parents what this ‘phallic symbolism’ was.

From what she reported back to our English teacher this led to an interesting family discussion over dinner.


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Post 3

Teasswill

I think it's important not to fob children off if they ask questions at an awkward time. If you can give them a brief reply that satisfies them, fine, otherwise say you'll explain later and make sure you do so.


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Post 4

McKay The Disorganised

And why are sausages in Yorkshire pudding called Toad in The hole ?


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