If you’ve ever felt like a walking, talking encyclopedia—or maybe more like a constantly buffering Google search—you’re not alone, mama.

A new report reveals that the average parent fields a whopping 46 questions per day from their kids. That’s right, FORTY-SIX. From “Why is the sky blue?” to “Can dogs see colors?” to the dreaded “Where do babies come from?”—our little ones are treating us like their personal AI assistants. Except, unlike ChatGPT, we’re running on three hours of sleep and yesterday’s coffee.

When “I Don’t Know” Becomes Your Most Honest Answer

Here’s the good news (or maybe the humbling news?): Parents admit they don’t actually know the answer about 35% of the time. So if you’ve ever responded with “That’s a great question, sweetie… let’s look that up together!” you’re doing just fine. We can’t all be walking Wikipedia pages, especially before we’ve had our morning caffeine.

The toughest questions? Those philosophical gems like “Where do dreams go when you wake up?” or “Why can’t we tickle ourselves?” Yeah… we’re stumped too.

“Be Careful!” – On Repeat

And just when you think you’ve answered the last “why,” you’re pivoting to safety mode. The survey found that parents say “be careful” an average of 27 times per day. Twenty-seven! That’s once every waking hour reminding our little daredevils not to jump off the couch, touch the hot stove, or poke their sibling in the eye.

The Curiosity Generation

Here’s something pretty amazing though: 77% of parents believe their kids are MORE curious than they were at the same age. And honestly? That’s pretty special. In a world of endless information at our fingertips, our kids aren’t just passively scrolling—they’re ASKING. They’re wondering. They’re engaging with the world around them.

91% of parents say it’s important to foster that natural curiosity, even when it means the 47th question happens right when you’re trying to make dinner, answer a work email, and remember if you paid the electric bill.

The Bottom Line

So the next time your kiddo hits you with “But WHY?” for the millionth time today, remember: You’re not just answering questions—you’re nurturing a curious mind. And on those days when you absolutely cannot field one more question? “That’s a great question for Alexa” is a perfectly acceptable answer.

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Source: This study was conducted by Talker Research.

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