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"How was your day?": 10 questions parents should ask their child instead

2022-08-22T12:13:20.665Z


"How was your day?": 10 questions parents should ask their child instead Created: 08/22/2022, 2:00 p.m By: Judith Brown If parents want to find out more from their child about everyday school life, they should consider a few things. The right question plays a role. As soon as children start school, the first step towards letting go begins for parents, although so-called helicopter parents can


"How was your day?": 10 questions parents should ask their child instead

Created: 08/22/2022, 2:00 p.m

By: Judith Brown

If parents want to find out more from their child about everyday school life, they should consider a few things.

The right question plays a role.

As soon as children start school, the first step towards letting go begins for parents, although so-called helicopter parents can sometimes have a hard time with this.

After all, the little ones are out of the house and experiencing their very own world without their parents being there and being able to intervene, as lawnmower parents like to do.

Nevertheless, they naturally want to know what new experiences their offspring are having at school, what challenges they are facing and where they can currently grow.

"How was your day?" is therefore a popular question asked by parents over dinner when the family gets together after an eventful day.

If parents expect excessive answers with all sorts of information, they are usually disappointed because children often only answer this question in monosyllables with "good".

Instead, there are better alternatives to actually learn more about the everyday life of your offspring.

Parenting: After school, don't ask your child "How was your day?"

At dinner together, parents and children often review their day.

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A good way to start a conversation with your child, sharing their happy moments as well as their worries, is to start by talking about your own day.

Because children only open up when we open up too.

This can be done casually by telling your child simple details, like leaving your car keys on the kitchen table or breaking your favorite pen.

After all, it is a skill that young children need to learn.

You can then ask your child about their day.

However, concrete and specific questions about everyday school life are recommended.

This allows children to draw their attention to specific moments and better remember situations and experiences of their day.

For children in preschool or elementary school, the following questions are suitable:

  • What did you like best about your day?

  • Who did you play with during the break?

  • What did you do in physical education class?

  • What did you need help with today?

    Who has helped you?

  • Who had a hard time at school today?

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Older children, on the other hand, can be asked about their day with the following questions:

  • What was the funniest thing that happened today?

  • Who did you have lunch with?

  • Who were you assigned to do group work with?

  • Who is your favorite teacher this year?

    Which teacher do you dislike at all?

  • Is there something you need my help and I can support you?

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Allow children to come home after school

When the offspring come home after a day at school, parents should first give them space and time to get back home.

After all, you have a day with many impressions behind you.

Often they just want to feel the warmth and security of their parents.

Instead of immediately starting a conversation and reviewing the day, give your child a hug.

Joke and laugh together, or do something that works for your child to help them relax and feel safe, comfortable, and grounded at home.

In this way, you can gently prepare the stage for your child so that later it is easier for them to open up in peace and talk about their everyday school life.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.

Source: merkur

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