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Why children ask the same question over and over
Original: Psychology says children who ask the same question repeatedly may not be ignoring the answer; they may be
Psychology commentary suggests that when children ask the same question repeatedly, they are not necessarily ignoring the answer they were given. The behaviour is framed as a normal part of development: children may be seeking reassurance, testing consistency, or processing information as their memory and understanding mature. The piece has struck a chord with parents who recognise the pattern at home, prompting wider discussion about patience and how best to respond to repetitive questioning.
Why now: Parents are engaging with a reassuring psychological explanation for a common, everyday frustration in raising children.
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Evidence
- Psychology says children who ask the same question repeatedly may not be ignoring the answer; they may be · The Times of India
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