"What is the color when black is burned?" It's an example of a kid's odd and innocent questions, probably not to be taken literally. It represents things children ask that are difficult to answer, or that require a complicated explanation.
Coming with that is a realization that parenting isn't just about having fun with your kid, but that they need your insight and guidance. And along the way, your own worldview might be shaken up. When they ask you an innocent question, you might have to think carefully to give an informed answer.
But then: "I gave to you, now you give to me. I'd like to know what you've learned." Perhaps it's not a question TO the adult from the child, but FROM the adult to the child, who sees the world through fresh eyes. To relearn innocence, perhaps.
"What is the color when black is burned?" It's an example of a kid's odd and innocent questions, probably not to be taken literally. It represents things children ask that are difficult to answer, or that require a complicated explanation.
Coming with that is a realization that parenting isn't just about having fun with your kid, but that they need your insight and guidance. And along the way, your own worldview might be shaken up. When they ask you an innocent question, you might have to think carefully to give an informed answer.
But then: "I gave to you, now you give to me. I'd like to know what you've learned." Perhaps it's not a question TO the adult from the child, but FROM the adult to the child, who sees the world through fresh eyes. To relearn innocence, perhaps.