You’re Basically Your Kid’s Personal ChatGPT
Only with less data and more snacks.
If you’ve ever felt like your child is running a one-person press conference, you’re not wrong. A new report says the average parent with a young child answers 46 questions a day. That’s over 16,000 a year—assuming you get weekends off (you don’t).
And while most of the questions aren’t exactly rocket science, parents admit they’re stumped about 35% of the time. So if you’ve ever Googled “Why is the sky blue?” while hiding in the pantry, you’re in good company.
Curiosity Is Alive and Well
The good news? 77% of parents say their kids are more curious than they were at that age. That’s a win. Most parents (91%) say they want to encourage that curiosity, even if it means fielding questions like:
- “Do worms have teeth?”
- “Can I marry my dog?”
- “Why do you have lines on your forehead?”
But Also... Be Careful!
While kids are busy exploring the world, parents are busy trying to keep them alive. The average parent says “be careful” 27 times a day. That’s 9,855 reminders a year to not jump off the couch, poke the cat, or lick the window.
So What Does This All Mean?
It means parenting is a full-time Q&A session with a side of safety patrol. It’s exhausting, hilarious, and sometimes humbling. But it’s also a sign that your kid is paying attention, thinking critically, and learning how the world works.
Even if you don’t always have the answers, just showing up matters.
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