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#17 Quick

The Why Stack

Questioning - The Dig

Drop It When

Your kid gave you the surface answer and you want to know if they understand what's underneath it.

Try Saying

Okay, but why is that true?

The Move

1.

Take their first answer.

2.

Ask why.

3.

Take that answer.

4.

Ask why again. Stop after three rounds.

How You Know It Is Working

The third answer starts with "Because..." and they're working for it.

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