The questions were quick-fire and to the point
Unlike older children, five and six year olds have no social qualms about seeming keen
Now, having a son in the same age bracket, I thought I had this one nailed. But it soon became apparent that this was an experience as predictable as a perimenopausal woman’s cycle. I have spoken to groups of older children before, who have been rather inscrutable and honestly not as forthcoming as I had hoped with their thoughts and questions . Well, it turns out five to seven year olds is where it’s at.
The children got straight to it and this rare directness is why I wanted to share the experience more broadly with you. These wondrous mini-humans knew how to ask short, sharp and well-intentioned questions. I believe all of us adults, even so-called professional questioners, . Such discipline is often lacking in similar public squares solely occupied by adults. On the radio I regularly receive brilliant questions and texts from listeners. Some of those questions have dramatically changed and improved my interviews – as someone not in the room can lob in an incredible fact or personal experience that improves the vantage point.There is the non-questioner opinion giver.
But let us also not forget those who never ask at all. This is a significant group in all groups. Whether that’s in the public square, local hustings or at school or college. Even in one-to-one settings such as dates. Think of all of the fascinating vantage points and lines of inquiry we have all missed out on, often due to lack of confidence or social training that underscores the value of such participation.
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