Loading…
28
Had a total brain freeze when a kid asked me how clouds stay up yesterday
I was at the park in Springfield, just doing my thing, and this little girl, maybe 7, pointed up and asked me that. I completely blanked. I know the basics about water vapor and air pressure, but I couldn't put it into simple words for her. I ended up saying something like 'they're just really light' and felt like an idiot. I looked it up later and found a good explanation about tiny water droplets and rising air. Has anyone else had a simple question stump them like that? What's your go-to move when you don't know an answer on the spot?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
jamesc795mo ago
Guess you could say your mind was in the clouds too.
4
kai8395mo ago
Honestly that happens to everyone, not just with kids. We carry all this info in our heads but explaining it simply is a whole different skill. My go-to is to just admit I don't know the full answer but we can look it up together. It turns a moment of not knowing into a shared thing, you know? What did the little girl say after you gave your answer?
4
caseywalker5mo ago
Wait, you actually look stuff up together? That's way better than my usual move. I just panic and give some half answer that probably confuses them more. Makes me feel like a fraud every time. Honestly, I should try your way because it sounds less stressful for everyone. Turning it into a team effort is pretty smart.
2