How to Raise an Inquisitive Child

A curious nature is what helps young people continue to learn about the world around them. Babies are naturally inquisitive as they try to figure everything out, but it’s important for parents to encourage their older children to ask lots of questions and continue to learn and develop. I have teamed up with an independent college in London to offer some advice on how to make this happen.

Show your child that it’s perfectly normal to have curious thoughts and questions, no matter how silly they might seem. You can do this by asking questions of your own like “I wonder how this chocolate bar was made” or “Do you know where the rain comes from?”. Children learn by observing influential people around them, so if they see or hear you doing something, they are likely to follow suit.

When they do come to you with questions, try not to shrug them off, even if you’re busy. If you do, they will be reluctant to come to you with their queries again in the future. If you don’t know the answer, you could use it as an opportunity to spend some quality time together and do some research, either online or in a book.

Try and help your child experience lots of new things on a regular basis, from visiting a new town to trying a new recipe. If they become too complacent with their routine, they won’t realise that there are still so many amazing things to learn and experience. Perhaps encourage them to join an extra-curricular club where they can develop new skills and make new friends. Buy them books and encourage them to read on an evening, to open up their imagination and allow them to learn about how different people live. Even fictional stories have lessons to learn.

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