RE: "Hey Daddy, why is the sky blue?"
This is a beautifully written blog @theblackcrow Your love and dedication toward your son shines through clearly. Sometimes it is the very simple things that brings us most joy and creates the most poignant moments in our lives. Like, holding onto our children's hands as we walk alongside them, answering their simple and not so simple questions as best we can. Your son was a deep thinker from an early age and I'm sure he will always be grateful that you didn't fob him off with casual and disinterested replies. The cool thing about being a caring parent is, when we listen intently to what our children are saying or asking we learn valuable concepts and knowledge we may never have done otherwise. I've never heard of the "Tyndall Effect," so it looks like I am going to learn something new myself when I check out your link. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. (Following)
Thanks for your comment trudeehunter. :). I'm not so sure about my son being a deep thinker, more that he was psychotically curious! ;). I've always tried to give honest answers to kids, I believe you can talk to kids honestly and still try to keep them innocent as long as possible. I'm with you on the idea that in teaching our kids we can end up teaching ourselves. Glad I could share the knowledge! :)
That's a healthy combination @theblackcrow Being honest with our kids but at the same time preserving their innocence. It a fine balance. They grow up so quickly.
It definitely is a fine balance. My guiding philosophy has always been that you're an adult for a long time (hopefully) but you only have a short time being a child so we should try and let children stay children for as long as possible! :)