Are you shutting down your child’s curiosity? 4 ways parents unknowingly do so and better ways to respond

A child’s world is full of questions. For them every object is new, every feeling is strange, and every idea is an opportunity. Curiosity is something that builds the foundation of childhood. It’s not a phase, but a force that makes them creative, allows them to think, and live life with confidence.However, sometimes parents miss out on the very same facts and unknowingly make their child stop asking questions. While it does not happen intentionally, it does create an impact on the child. Here are four common ways parents may unintentionally shut down their child’s curiosity.When parents dismiss child’s doubts and say “because I said so”Almost every parent gets to hear this phrase, “Why can’t we go there?” and the easiest response many parents come up with is “because I said so!” While in some particular situations it is important for children to follow their parents’ instructions, however, dismissing their question can kill curiosity.