Surely the answer is obvious. You answer the question or you state the fact. But if it were that simple, then we would not be asking the question in the first place.
Parents answer numerous questions daily.
They answer some easily and quickly without worrying about the question. At the same time, we are all familiar with the experience of feeling hesitant or confused when we anticipate certain conversations with our children. Any number of other questions may stir up fear, either consciously or unconsciously, depending on a parent's life history. The question will mean something very different than if all your memories of being five were filled with happy memories. Here is what it is important to know.