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At what age do you think most people expect children to stop asking questions out of politeness?

Posted - February 2, 2022
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  • 44231
    I never had that problem with my children, but I would expect it to cease at around 12 years old.
      February 3, 2022 9:08 AM MST
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  • 10049
    It's a fine line to walk with KIND, bright, curious children. 

    (Coming from someone whose most frequent answer is 'why'...). 

    :) 
      February 4, 2022 4:46 AM MST
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  • 32697
    When they realize they are being purposely annoying with them.  

    I think the age is about 7-10 depending on the child. 
      February 15, 2022 5:45 AM MST
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  • 10049
    Oh, I didn't mean the "Are we there yet?" or "Why can't I go?" sort of questions. I meant genuine, innocent curiosity. 
      February 19, 2022 8:26 PM MST
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  • 32697
    I do not think they ever stop. They learn from experience which topics are off limits with whom.


      February 20, 2022 4:58 AM MST
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  • 52951

      “Mama, why is that man smearing thick black paint all over the billboard that’s advertising mayonnaise? Is there something wrong with mayonnaise?”
    ~

      May 31, 2022 6:45 PM MDT
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  • 10049
    "No, dear. Mayonnaise is great. That man is what is called deranged. You know how after we pick flowers, we arrange them in a vase so they look nice? Deranged is the opposite of arranged."
     


      June 1, 2022 8:02 PM MDT
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  • 52951

     

      “But, Mama, if he’s so crazy, why are you looking at him that way, and he’s looking at you that way too?”
    ~

      June 1, 2022 9:02 PM MDT
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  • 10049
    "I guess now is when I'll explain the expression 'it takes one to know one'."

    ;) 
      June 2, 2022 4:33 PM MDT
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